Veterinary Assistants for hire in Columbia, MO
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Time Management
- 6%
- Organizational Skills
- 6%
Education level
- Bachelor's degree
- 36%
- High school diploma or GED
- 29%
- Associate's degree
- 22%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- Less than a year
- 10%
Current company
University of Missouri
University of Missouri veterinary health center
University of Missouri-Columbia
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
- 1-2 years
- 14%
Browse Indeed's database of 394 profiles for Veterinary Assistants in Columbia, MO
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $41,618 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $33,009 – $52,472 yearly
*Indeed data (US)
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Gaseous SterilizationAEDEquipment SterilizationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Technician ExperienceCPRVet Assistant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsPet CareAnimal Keeper - Exotics and Hoofstock
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
AEDVeterinary Technician CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyVeterinary Technician ExperienceAnimal Care Worker
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceLeadershipCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportCleaningVeterinary Technician
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsTriageIncident Prioritization ProceduresVet Assistant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseFood Handler CertificationSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipHousekeeping AssistanceCleaning
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What's the average time to fill a veterinary assistant role?
The average time to fill a veterinary assistant role is 90 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do veterinary assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a veterinary assistant include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for veterinary assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for veterinary assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and AED.
What are some job titles related to veterinary assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to veterinary assistants include: vet assistant, veterinary technician assistant and certified veterinary assistant.
What level of education is common for a veterinary assistant?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a veterinary assistant in Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 13 years of professional experience.
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