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Central Iowa, Iowa

Part-Time Associate Veterinarian – Central Iowa

VeterinarianPart-Time

Pay as listed: $50-$68/hr · part-time · Central Iowa, Iowa.

Listed compensation

$50-$68/hr

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 – Central Iowa

DVM Focus is representing a part-time Associate Veterinarian opportunity in Central Iowa for a DVM seeking the flexibility of a reduced schedule while remaining actively involved in companion-animal medicine.

This general-practice opportunity offers a varied small-animal caseload and the ability to provide comprehensive care while working alongside an established veterinary team.

The Opportunity

The Associate Veterinarian will provide care across preventive medicine, diagnostics, general medicine, surgery, and dentistry while developing strong relationships with clients and their pets.

The Position Offers the Opportunity To

  • Practice comprehensive small-animal medicine
  • Manage a varied general-practice caseload
  • Perform general surgery and dentistry
  • Build long-term client and patient relationships
  • Exercise professional and medical judgment
  • Collaborate with an experienced veterinary team
  • Continue developing individual clinical interests

What You Can Expect

  • Part-time schedule
  • Collaborative veterinary environment
  • Medical autonomy
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Support for continued clinical growth
  • Opportunity for long-term growth within the practice

Qualifications

  • DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
  • Active Iowa veterinary license or ability to obtain one
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to quality patient care

Collaborative Approach to Veterinary Medicine

  • Specific details regarding the practice, schedule, compensation structure, and additional opportunities can be discussed confidentially with DVM Focus.
  • DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7367

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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.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Know a colleague who’s looking? Introduce them to DVM Focus. If your referral results in a successful placement, we’ll pay you a referral fee following completion of the applicable placement guarantee period.

Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

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.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive care including preventive medicine, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry. They will also manage a varied small-animal caseload while building strong relationships with clients and their pets.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client communicationCollaborative teamwork

General Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 47 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 100% have no call, 100% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k 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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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary listings

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Benefits & Perks

Part-Time Schedule
Collaborative Veterinary Environment
Medical Autonomy
Professional Development Opportunities
Support for Continued Clinical Growth
Long-Term Growth Opportunity