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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Iowa

10 live veterinary assistant listings in Iowa from 7 employers — Banfield Pet Hospital has the most openings with 3.

Open Positions10 live

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Clive, IAAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

401k MatchCE Allowance

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners

Hiawatha, IAAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

Dental & VisionHealth Insurance

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners

Bettendorf, IAAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

Dental & VisionHealth Insurance

Veterinary Assistant at Osceola Veterinary Clinic

Osceola Veterinary Clinic

Osceola, IA~$31k–$46k/yr

BonusDental & Vision

Veterinary Assistant

Whitehaven Veterinary Center Pets and Pigs

Davenport, IA~$37k–$42k/yr

Dental & VisionHealth Insurance

Veterinary Assistant

Creature Comforts Veterinary Hospital · PetVet Care Centers

Ankeny, IAAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

Sign-On BonusDental & Vision

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Cedar Rapids, IAAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

401k MatchDental & Vision

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Ankeny, IAAvg $35.66k–$45.71k

401k MatchCE Allowance

Veterinary Assistant at Cat Clinic of Iowa City

Cat Clinic of Iowa City

Iowa City, IAPart-Time · Salary Varies

BonusSign-On Bonus

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Clive, IAPart-Time · Salary Varies

401k MatchCE Allowance

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Iowa Jobs

10 open

Iowa Salary

$30,590–$39,020

Hiring Cities

8 cities

Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Iowa

Statewide Iowa figures for veterinary assistants.

Iowa median

$35,720

BLS OEWS May 2025, Iowa — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Iowa range

$30,590–$39,020

vs. national

−6%

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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Iowa — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Iowa

7 employers have 10 open veterinary assistant roles in Iowa, led by Banfield Pet Hospital with 3 openings.

Banfield Pet Hospital3 open Veterinary Practice Partners2 open Cat Clinic of Iowa City1 open Osceola Veterinary Clinic1 open PetVet Care Centers1 open VCA Animal Hospitals1 open Whitehaven Veterinary Center Pets and Pigs1 open

Veterinary Assistant Jobs by City in Iowa

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 Iowa hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on VeterinaryHires right now.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many veterinary assistant jobs are open in Iowa right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 10 live veterinary assistant openings in Iowa. They come from 7 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 Iowa?

The Iowa listings currently come from 7 employers, including Banfield Pet Hospital (3), Veterinary Practice Partners (2), and Cat Clinic of Iowa City (1). 4 other employers have openings too.