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Veterinary Assistant Jobs in Missouri

32 live veterinary assistant listings in Missouri from 11 employers — Banfield Pet Hospital has the most openings with 14.

Open Positions32 live
Veterinary Practice Partners logo

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners

Wildwood, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Veterinary Practice Partners logo

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners

Independence, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Banfield Ward Parkway, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant

Tender Care Animal Hospital · PetVet Care Centers

Weldon Spring, MOPart-Time · Salary Varies
Veterinary Practice Partners logo

Veterinary Assistant

Veterinary Practice Partners

Fenton, MOPart-Time · Salary Varies
PetVet Care Centers logo

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency Clinic · PetVet Care Centers

Kirkwood, MOPart-Time · Salary Varies
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Mehlville, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Independence, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency Clinic St. Louis · PetVet Care Centers

Kirkwood, MOPart-Time · Salary Varies
VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals

Hannibal, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant-Ward Parkway

Banfield Pet Hospital

Banfield Ward Parkway, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Petco / Vetco Total Care logo

Veterinary Assistant

Petco / Vetco Total Care

Brentwood, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
St. Louis Veterinary Center logo

Veterinary Assistant at St. Louis Veterinary Center

St. Louis Veterinary Center

St. Louis, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Banfield Pet Hospital logo

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital

Brentwood, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant

Gentle Doctor Animal Hospital · PetVet Care Centers

O'Fallon, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Petco / Vetco Total Care logo

Veterinary Assistant

Petco / Vetco Total Care

Columbia, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
PetVet Care Centers logo

Veterinary Assistant - Animal Emergency Clinic

PetVet Care Centers

O'Fallon, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic logo

Veterinary Assistant

Barrett Station Veterinary Clinic

Manchester, MOPart-Time · Salary Varies
Petco / Vetco Total Care logo

Veterinary Assistant

Petco / Vetco Total Care

Kansas City, MOAvg $35.66k–$45.71k
Raytown-Gregory Animal Health Center logo

Veterinary Assistant

Raytown-Gregory Animal Health Center

Raytown, MO~$35k–$44k/yr

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Missouri Jobs
32 open
Missouri Salary
$34,150–$41,650
Hiring Cities
21 cities
Salary data

Veterinary Assistant Salary in Missouri

Statewide Missouri figures for veterinary assistants.

Missouri median
$36,660
BLS OEWS May 2025, Missouri — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)
Missouri range
$34,150–$41,650
vs. national
−4%
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Missouri — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)

Employers

Who’s Hiring Veterinary Assistants in Missouri

11 employers have 32 open veterinary assistant roles in Missouri, led by Banfield Pet Hospital with 14 openings.

Veterinary Assistant Jobs by City in Missouri

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 Missouri 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 Missouri right now?

As of November 2026, VeterinaryHires is showing 32 live veterinary assistant openings in Missouri. They come from 11 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a veterinary assistant earn in Missouri?

The Missouri median for veterinary assistants is $36,660 a year, −4% against the national median (BLS OEWS May 2025, Missouri — SOC 31-9096 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (a combined occupation)).

03Which employers are hiring veterinary assistants in Missouri?

The Missouri listings currently come from 11 employers, including Banfield Pet Hospital (14), PetVet Care Centers (5), and Petco / Vetco Total Care (3). 8 other employers have openings too.

04Which Missouri cities have the most veterinary assistants openings?

Across the Missouri listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are St. Louis (3) and Kansas City (1).