Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Ankeny, IA
2 live veterinary assistant listings in Ankeny, IA from 2 employers.
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Statewide Iowa figures — this page shows the state estimate because no city-level figure is available for Ankeny.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Iowa — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Ankeny
2 employers have 2 open veterinary assistant roles in Ankeny.
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 November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 2 live veterinary assistant openings in Ankeny, IA. They come from 2 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.
02What does a veterinary assistant earn in Iowa?
The Iowa median for veterinary assistants is $35,720 a year, −6% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Iowa — 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 2 employers, including Banfield Pet Hospital (1) and PetVet Care Centers (1).