Veterinary Assistants for hire in St. Louis, MO
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1,626
candidates
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 11%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Veterinary Assistant Experience
- 7%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 55%
- Associate's degree
- 23%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 50%
- 6-10 years
- 30%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
Banfield Pet Hospital
Washington University
VEG ER for Pets
Time at current job
- 2-5 years
- 63%
- More than 5 years
- 25%
- 1-2 years
- 13%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,626 profiles for Veterinary Assistants in St. Louis, MO
Last updated: Oct 27, 2026
Veterinary Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $42,189 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $34,768 – $51,195 yearly
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Veterinary Technician
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationDriver's LicenseCertified Medical AssistantVeterinary Technician ExperienceForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceVeterinary Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsVeterinary TerminologyVeterinary Assistant
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Pet GroomingAnimal GroomingDriver's LicenseSkills
Time ManagementHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsPositive PsychologyTeam Leader/Veterinary Assistant
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Veterinary Assistant ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnimal CareLaboratory ExperiencePet Care Associate
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingPresentation SkillsVeterinary Assistant
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Servsafe CertificationForklift CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceLeadershipVeterinary Technician
St. Louis, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Veterinary Technician CertificationVeterinary Technician ExperienceSkills
Veterinary Technician ExperienceVeterinary TerminologyOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsCustomer Service
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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 91 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, organizational skills and veterinary assistant experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for veterinary assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for veterinary assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and Veterinary Technician Certification.
What are some job titles related to veterinary assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to veterinary assistants include: veterinary technician, team leader/veterinary assistant and pet care associate.
What level of education is common for a veterinary assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a veterinary assistant in St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a veterinary assistant?
Most veterinary assistants have 12 years of professional experience.
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