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Heartland Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant EXPERIENCED - FAIRFAX

Pay: $44,200/yr

Posted: 06/22/2026

Location: Fairfax, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/8/2026

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What they do

A Veterinary Assistant assists with animals under veterinary care or in laboratories. Feeds animals, cleans cages, and administers medical treatment under the supervision of a veterinarian or veterinary technician. Works in a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, or laboratory.

$34,081 / year median in Iowa

+28% projected growth

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Job Description

EXPERIENCED

Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time) - $500 SIGN

ON BONUS

Heartland Animal Hospital - Fairfax is a growing, full-service animal hospital with our plans to build a new hospital by 2028 and a new veterinarian joining the team this June, we are currently seeking

EXPERIENCD

full-time Veterinary Assistants to join our compassionate and dynamic team. We are looking for individuals ready to hit the ground running!

Our services include:

Wellness & Sick Exams Surgery/Dentals In-house laboratory diagnostics Digital x-rays

Ultrasound What We Offer:

Competitive pay (based on experience) Paid maternity leave Health, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Paid day off for your Birthday Retirement plan with employer match Uniform reimbursement

Who We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is: Experienced in veterinary assisting Experienced with surgical assistance, blood draws, vaccine administration, animal restraint, running lab work, assisting with x-rays & ultrasound Positive and professional Highly flexible and dependable A strong team player with excellent communication skills Passionate about animal care and client service If you're searching for a fun, supportive, and family-like work environment , where you can make a difference in the lives of animals and their owners, we'd love to hear from you! We put the "Balance" in Work-Life Balance. Apply today and become a part of the Heartland family!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.50 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person