Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - Des Moines, IA

  • Veterinary Emergency Group
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 2 days ago

As a per diem Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you'll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time....

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Part-Time Urgent Care Senior Veterinary Assistant

  • American Veterinary Group
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 22 days ago
  • West Des Moines, IA (12 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 22 days ago

Our clinic is seeking a Part-Time Senior Veterinary Assistant to help provide outstanding patient care, team leadership, and client service in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art urgent care clinic....

In Person Part Time

Demographic Data for Des Moines, IA

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Salary for Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, IA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.0%
High School or GED
25.4%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
12.5%
Master's Degree
3.5%
Some College
3.3%
Doctorate Degree
2.8%
Some High School
1.8%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinary Assistants in Des Moines, 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

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