Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs in Iowa

Veterinary Surgery Technician jobs in Iowa are open across West Des Moines, Iowa City, and Ottumwa and other Iowa metros, with employers like Heartland Veterinary Partners, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Petco hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11+
Top cityWest Des Moines, IA
Cities hiring7
Work type100% On-site
Top industryConsumer Goods

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Banfield Pet Hospital
Registered Veterinary Technician
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Banfield Pet Hospital
Added 1mo ago
Registered Veterinary Technician
Banfield Pet Hospital
Clive, Iowa
Clinical Support
Animal Care & Husbandry
$20 - $30/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Petco
Registered Veterinary Technician
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Petco
Added 4mo ago
Registered Veterinary Technician
Petco
Des Moines, Iowa
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Heartland Veterinary Partners
Veterinary Assistant
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Heartland Veterinary Partners
Added 2w ago
Veterinary Assistant
Heartland Veterinary Partners
West Des Moines, Iowa
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Animal Care & Husbandry
$17 - $20/hr
On-Site
None

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Heartland Veterinary Partners
Vet Tech Student Externship
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Heartland Veterinary Partners
Added 5mo ago
Vet Tech Student Externship
Heartland Veterinary Partners
Iowa City, Iowa
On-Site
None

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Heartland Veterinary Partners
Vet Tech Student Externship
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Vet Tech Student Externship
Heartland Veterinary Partners
Iowa City, Iowa
On-Site
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Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

West Des Moines
3 jobs
Iowa City
2 jobs
Ottumwa
2 jobs
Alburnett
1 jobs
Clive
1 jobs
Des Moines
1 jobs
Osceola
1 jobs

Veterinary Surgery Technician Job Market in Iowa

A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Heartland Veterinary Partners
    Heartland Veterinary Partners9
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
    Banfield Pet Hospital1
  • Petco
    Petco1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consumer Goods6
  • Healthcare & Medical Services6
  • Animal Care & Pet Services4

What Iowa Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in veterinary surgery technician jobs across Iowa.

  • Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT, RVT, or LVT) state license required
  • Demonstrated surgical assistance experience including scrubbing in and instrument handling
  • Proficiency in small animal anesthesia monitoring and perioperative care
  • Familiarity with surgical instrumentation, sterilization protocols, and pack preparation
  • Experience with orthopedic, soft tissue, or emergency surgical procedures
  • Strong aseptic technique and infection control compliance in the operating suite

Veterinary Surgery Technician Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions

How many veterinary surgery technician jobs are there in Iowa?

There are 11+ veterinary surgery technician openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in West Des Moines, Iowa City, and Ottumwa. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.

How much do veterinary surgery technicians make in Iowa?

Veterinary surgery technicians in Iowa earn a median of about $45,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,290 for the lowest 10% to over $63,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Iowa cities have the most veterinary surgery technician jobs?

West Des Moines, Iowa City, and Ottumwa have the most veterinary surgery technician openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire veterinary surgery technicians in Iowa?

Employers hiring veterinary surgery technicians in Iowa include Heartland Veterinary Partners, Banfield Pet Hospital, and Petco, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote veterinary surgery technician jobs in Iowa?

Yes. About 0% of veterinary surgery technician openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.

How do I apply for veterinary surgery technician jobs in Iowa?

You can apply to veterinary surgery technician jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.

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