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Central Iowa, Iowa

Part-Time Associate Veterinarian – General Practice | Central Iowa

VeterinarianPart-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$90k

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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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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About DVM Focus

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

Small animal medicineTeamworkVeterinary care

General Practice Career Context

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).

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinarian market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$90kVeterinarian median $138k (middle half $120k–$160k)407 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$85k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Iowa35 active4,547 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Practice listings58 in the last 30 days76 the 30 days before (−24%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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