Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Ankeny, IA
1 live veterinary assistant listing in Ankeny, IA from 1 employer — PetVet Care Centers has the most openings with 1.
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National figures for veterinary assistants — this page shows the national estimate because no Ankeny or Iowa figure is available for this role.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — SOC 31-9096, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation).
Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Ankeny
1 employer has 1 open veterinary assistant role in Ankeny, led by PetVet Care Centers with 1 opening.
About This Role
A veterinary assistant supports the medical team with patient restraint, room prep, lab samples, and daily animal care.
Veterinary practices and animal hospitals across the Ankeny area hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Ankeny, IA right now?
As of September 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 1 live veterinary assistant opening in Ankeny, IA. They come from 1 employer. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a veterinary assistant earn in the U.S.?
Nationally, veterinary assistants earn a median of $38,150 a year, with the 25th percentile at $35,660 and the 90th at $49,150 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 national release — SOC 31-9096, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation).).
03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Ankeny?
The Ankeny listings currently come from 1 employer, including PetVet Care Centers (1).