Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA
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- VCA Animal Hospital
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 60+ days ago
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- 60+ days ago
VCA Edgewood Animal Hospital is looking to add a Veterinary Assistant to our team!...
In Person- Veterinary Practice Partners
- Hiawatha, IA (5 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
- 90+ days ago
- Hiawatha, IA (5 miles from Cedar Rapids, IA)
- 90+ days ago
Veterinary Assistant Petersen Pet Hospital is hiring a full-time Vet Assistant to work alongside our team of experienced veterinarians, skilled technicians, and devoted support staff to ensure each...
In PersonDemographic Data for Cedar Rapids, IA
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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA
Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.
Licensing / Certification
Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinary Assistant positions.
Highest Education Level
Veterinary Assistants in Cedar Rapids, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
30.8%
High School or GED
25.6%
Associate's Degree
19.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
3.5%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some High School
1.9%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in Cedar Rapids, IA
Less than 1 year
43.4%
None
35.2%
4-6 years
9.7%
2-4 years
8.8%
1-2 years
2.9%
Qualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Veterinary Assistant position
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Restraint
- Surgical Preparation
- Surgical Monitoring
- Patient Recovery
- Microchipping
- Blood Transfusion
- Kennel Cleaning
- Fluid Therapy
- Cystocentesis
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Assisting
- Kennel Duties
- Client Education
- Laser Therapy
- Reptiles
- Central Line Placement
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Digital Radiography
- IV Catheterization
- Small Animal Care
- Preventive Care
- Catheterization
- Blood Work
- Sample Collection
- Anesthesia
- Animal Handling
- Animal Care
- Learning and Development
- Discharge Planning
- Medication Administration
- Surgery
- Lab Experience
- Venipuncture
- X-Rays
- Patient Care
- Scheduling Appointments
- Medical Records
- Nursing
- Educating
- Diagnostic
- Wellness
- Health Care
- Referrals
- Collections
- High School Diploma
- Friendliness
- Prioritizing
- Collaboration
- Events
- Inventory Management
- Mentoring
- Employee Development
- Multitasking
- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
- Fecal Flotation
In-Demand skills () are the most popular among employers according to the current jobs in our database. Last updated today!
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