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Hiawatha, Iowa

General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Hiawatha , IA

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

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Job Description

General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Hiawatha, IA

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who values creating long-term patient and client relationships!

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their veterinary career!

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

  • Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
  • Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
  • Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
  • A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

  • Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
  • Enthusiasm for client education and all aspects of preventative wellness care.
  • Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
  • An appreciation for tail wags and nose boops!
  • Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
  • Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
  • Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
  • Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
  • Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview. of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

  • A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!
  • The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
  • A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
  • Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
  • Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
  • Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.
  • Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
  • Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!

Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!

Reach out to us: blake@usvta.com and we'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates.

All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities.

We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide superior patient and client care while fostering long-term relationships within the community. The role involves performing preventative wellness care and upholding the principles of veterinary medical ethics.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited institution. An active state license and a current DEA license in good standing are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

CommunicationCollaboration

General Practice Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 15 employers

4
<$140k
9
$140k-155k
2
$155k-170k
1
$170k
2
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 15 employers

CME allowance
94%
Sign-on bonus
89% this job
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Relocation assistance
28% this job
Visa sponsorship
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,283 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Hiawatha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$253k
Typical market rent
$941/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.0
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Cedar Rapids, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Student loan repayment
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance