Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available! Equine Veterinarian-Osceola Veterinary Clinic
Listed compensation
$100k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week
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Job Description
Practice
At Osceola Veterinary Clinic, we are committed to providing personalized care and services for pets, livestock, and horses.
Position Purpose
- Full Time or Part Time Equine Veterinarian (DVM)
- Osceola Veterinary Clinic, Osceola, IA
- Compensation: $100,000 to $120,000
- Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available!
If you are looking for a practice where your passion for equine medicine is valued and your work makes a lasting impact, we would love to meet you.
At Osceola Veterinary Clinic, you will join a team that believes great medicine starts with great people. We are committed to delivering exceptional care while creating a workplace where veterinarians feel supported, respected, and encouraged to grow. Whether you are an experienced equine veterinarian or looking for mentorship as you develop your career, you will find a welcoming team ready to help you succeed.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Four day workweek with rotating Saturdays.
- Practice hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. and Saturday from 8:00 a. m. to 12:00 p. m.
- Established equine clientele with strong relationships throughout the community.
- Collaborative team that enjoys working together and supporting one another.
- Well trained support staff who help you focus on practicing medicine.
- A culture that values learning, teamwork, and work life balance.
Your Role
You will provide a full range of equine medical services, including preventative care, diagnostics, lameness evaluations, dentistry, emergency medicine, and client education. Every day offers the opportunity to build trusted relationships with horse owners while delivering high quality, compassionate care to your patients.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $100,000 to $120,000.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Annual continuing education allowance.
- A supportive team that celebrates your success and encourages your growth.
- A schedule that gives you time to enjoy life outside of work.
If you are searching for a practice where you feel appreciated, have the support to practice exceptional medicine, and become part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together, Osceola Veterinary Clinic is the place for you.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a full range of equine medical services including preventative care, diagnostics, and emergency medicine. Examine and treat animals to determine the nature of diseases or injuries while maintaining accurate medical records.
Requirements
Must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Candidates must be eligible for DEA/BNDD and have the physical ability to lift patients up to 25 pounds.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available! Equine Veterinarian-Osceola Veterinary Clinic at Osceola Veterinary Clinic a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,308 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Equine Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,308 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $100k–$120k | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $130k–$163k)478 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$125k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Iowa | 30 active | 4,328 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Veterinarian pay trend | −6.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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