Part-Time Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Central Iowa
Listed compensation
$60k-$90k
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Part-Time Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Central Iowa
Looking for a part-time veterinary role that gives you room for both a rewarding career and life outside the hospital? We’re highlighting a general practice opportunity in Central Iowa for a veterinarian who values quality medicine, collaboration, and a supportive environment.
This opportunity could be a great fit for an experienced veterinarian or a newer graduate looking for a practice where they can continue developing their skills while becoming part of an established team.
The Opportunity
This is a part-time small animal general practice position with the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships and provide thoughtful, high-quality care. The practice is looking for a veterinarian who enjoys working collaboratively and wants to contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment.
The role offers the flexibility of part-time work while still providing the opportunity to stay engaged in clinical practice and become an important part of the veterinary team.
- What We’re Looking For
- DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
- Current veterinary license in Iowa, or eligibility to obtain one
- Interest in small animal general practice
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach to medicine
- New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to explore the opportunity
Why This Opportunity?
Sometimes the right veterinary position isn’t about finding the biggest hospital or the longest list of perks. It’s about finding a practice, schedule, team, and community that fit the way you want to work and live.
If Central Iowa is on your radar and part-time general practice sounds like it could fit what you’re looking for, we’d love to learn more about what matters to you.
DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7338
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DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care to small animals within a general practice setting. Build meaningful relationships with clients while working collaboratively with the veterinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and possess or be eligible for an Iowa veterinary license. Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach to medicine are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
General Practice Career Context
Of the 45 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 69% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 18.1% 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)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $85k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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