Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Veterinary Assistant/Technician (Full-time)

  • PetVet Care Centers
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 8 days ago

PetVet Care Centers' Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital is currently seeking Veterinary Assistanst/Technicians to join their team! Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital is a collaborative,...

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Veterinary Assistant

  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 24 days ago

Veterinary Assistant Careers at Banfield Pet Hospital For those who want to put their love of pets into action, there are few jobs more rewarding than that of Vet Assistant....

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Veterinary Assistant - Locum

  • VCA Animal Hospital
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 30+ days ago

VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a relief veterinary assistant to the team!...

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Veterinary Assistant / Technician

  • PetVet Care Centers
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Ankeny, IA (8 miles from Des Moines, IA)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Overview: The Veterinary Technician / Assistant supports hospital operations by providing dedicated quality veterinary care and exceptional service to our patients and clients....

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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
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 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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