Associate Veterinarian- Animal Care Hospital
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Animal Care Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA
Animal Care Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing companion animal practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, values teamwork, and wants to continue growing their clinical skills in a supportive environment.
Our full-service veterinary hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs, cats, and small mammals, with a strong focus on preventive medicine, wellness care, diagnostics, surgery, and senior pet health. We foster a collaborative culture where veterinarians are supported in developing their interests while delivering exceptional patient care.
- Core Competencies
- Small Animal Medicine
- Preventive Care & Wellness
- General Surgery
- Companion Animal Care
- Senior Pet Medicine
- Diagnostic Interpretation
- Client Communication & Education
- Small Mammal Medicine
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Professional Growth & Development
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Quarterly production with no negative accrual
- Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO with rollover
- Paid parental leave and bonding time
- Annual CE allowance plus CE days
- Professional development assistance
- Paid professional dues and PLIT
- Structured mentorship program
- 401(k) options
- Personal pet discounts
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Iowa veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- Interest in general practice and continued clinical development
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Positive, adaptable, and patient-focused approach
Why Cedar Rapids?
Cedar Rapids offers the perfect combination of affordability, outdoor recreation, and community living. Enjoy access to parks, trails, local dining, arts, and entertainment while building a rewarding veterinary career in one of Iowa's most vibrant communities.
Join Animal Care Hospital and make a meaningful impact on pets and families while growing your veterinary career in a supportive and collaborative practice.
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and wellness care for companion animals including dogs, cats, and small mammals. They will also focus on client education, diagnostic interpretation, and collaborative team-based patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
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).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 98% require no weekends.
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