Veterinarian

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120K - $140K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Maplewood Veterinary Center is seeking a part-time or full-time Veterinarian to join our growing practice in Bettendorf, IA, along the mighty Mississippi River!

Address: 4269 53rd Avenue, Bettendorf, IA 52722

What to Expect

  • Salary: base salary of $120,000 - $140,000 per year plus production (no negative accrual)
  • Bonuses: up to $50,000*
  • Schedule: open to part-time or full-time

Hours of Operation

  • Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Maplewood Veterinary Center is a full-service small animal general practice serving Bettendorf, IA, and the surrounding Quad Cities community along the Mississippi River. We provide comprehensive daytime care in general practice, surgery, and dentistry. Our team embraces the philosophy of “treat others as you would like to be treated” and values the human-animal bond at the heart of everything we do.

As a member of our team, you can expect to be supported in your work and

personal life with:

  • Work/Life Balance. We know your life outside of work is just as important.

That’s why we offer flexible scheduling options—whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or relief work. With no after-hours or on-call responsibilities, you can enjoy a healthy balance that fits your lifestyle.

  • Ample Support Staff: A 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio, including 3 RVT’s, ensuring you have the resources and respect needed to provide outstanding patient care.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Beyond health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, we offer a competitive salary, relocation assistance, a 3.5% 401(k) employer match, generous PTO (plus paid time for CE), annual CE allowance. Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, and membership fees (AVMA, VIN, etc.) are all covered.
  • Ongoing Professional Development: We encourage lifelong learning and actively support each team member in pursuing their unique interests and professional goals.
  • Culture: Be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment where your voice is valued. We prioritize staff appreciation and team bonding, hosting fun outings like baseball and hockey games, cookouts, and other get-togethers to celebrate and connect outside of work.

About Our Hospital

Our state-of-the-art facility, built in 2020, was thoughtfully designed to enhance patient care and streamline our team’s workflow. Every detail supports our mission of delivering high-quality veterinary medicine with efficiency, comfort, and compassion. From preventive care to diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery, we provide comprehensive services—without boarding or grooming—so our team can focus on what matters most: medical excellence and client care.

Equipment & Technology – Our hospital is fully equipped with modern,

cutting-edge technology, including:

  • Digital X-ray & digital dental X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • In-house IDEXX laboratory for rapid diagnostics
  • EzyVet paperless PMS system with tablets for streamlined care
  • Scribble Vet AI for efficient SOAP note documentation

Our Mission

We are committed to enhancing that bond by providing superior veterinary care, by treating your pets as we treat our own, and by treating our clients as we would like to be treated... with love, compassion, honesty, and respect. In so doing, we are the veterinary leader in our wonderful community.

About Bettendorf, Iowa: Located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities, Bettendorf offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the area’s trails, cycling paths, golf courses, and riverfront activities, while culture seekers can enjoy museums, diverse dining, and scenic riverboat cruises.

With its welcoming community, excellent schools, and easy access to both Des Moines and Chicago, Bettendorf is a wonderful place to live, work, and build your veterinary career.

We’d love to chat with you about our clinic and the community we serve. Take the next step—apply now!

Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
  • Valid veterinary license in the state of Iowa

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We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive veterinary care, including general practice, surgery, and dentistry. Support the human-animal bond and ensure outstanding patient care with the help of a dedicated support staff.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Client CommunicationTeam CollaborationDiagnostic SkillsTime ManagementProblem SolvingAttention to DetailTechnology ProficiencyCustomer Service

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 46 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 59% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Veterinary Practice Partners a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,003 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 13 employers

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<$145k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
74% this job
CME allowance
74% this job
Relocation assistance
48% this job
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Bettendorf

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,440/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.1
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 · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Veterinary Practice Partners

Veterinary Services
Centreville, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

No after-hours or on-call responsibilities
Flexible scheduling
Relocation assistance
3.5% 401(k) employer match
Generous PTO
Paid time for CE
Annual CE allowance
Licensing, DEA, AVMA PLIT, and membership fees covered