Best Veterinary Assistant Programs in Maine (2025)

Updated November 7, 2025 | Brad Fishbein Table of Contents

Compare veterinary assistant programs across Maine. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

Maine Veterinary Assistant Programs Salary Snapshot

Maine
Maine Median Pay $44,080 $21.19 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $37,320 $17.94 per hour
Data Year: 2024 Source: BLS OEWS

Why Choose Veterinary Assistant Programs in Maine?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

No schools found for Vet Assistant within 800 miles.

Maine Veterinary Assistant Programs Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (31-9096)
Data Year: 2024 • Maine

Median Pay (2024) $44,080 $21.19 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$46,790 per year $22.50 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $37,350

$17.96 per hour

25th Percentile $38,690

$18.60 per hour

75th Percentile $57,690

$27.74 per hour

90th Percentile $58,120

$27.94 per hour

Maine vs U.S.

Median Wage +18.1%
$44,080

$21.19 per hour

Mean Wage +20.0%
$46,790

$22.50 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 790

Employment: 790 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
1.24
Employment RSE
6.9%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
790 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes

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