Clinical Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$120k-$160k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
The Office of Animal Resources invites applications for a Clinical Veterinarian to join a collaborative team at the University of Iowa. The successful candidate will provide clinical veterinary care for research animals and play a key role in advancing animal care, husbandry, and compliance programs that support innovative biomedical research.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00-4:30 pm and participates in rotating on call schedule that includes after hours/overnights, holiday, weekend on call.
Work Modality: On Campus. This position is performed fully on campus.
To learn more about the department visit https://animal.research.uiowa.edu/office-animal-resources-oar
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About Pay and Compensation
Pay Grade: 7A
The hiring range for this position is anticipated to be $120,000-$160,000. Salary offers are based on a variety of factors, including education, experience, skills, and budget considerations. In limited circumstances, compensation outside of the anticipated range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications.
Qualifications
Education or Equivalency Required
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree (i. e. Veterinary Medical Doctor/VMD).
Required Licensure
· Active veterinary licensure in at least one state is required.
Required Qualifications
· Effective communication skills to develop and maintain relationships and to influence compliance with policies and regulations.
· Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
· Proficient in computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and various database systems.
· Possession of a valid state or commercial driver's license, and the ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
· Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), Diplomate of the European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ECLAM) or other laboratory animal medicine board certifications recognized by the International Association of Colleges of Laboratory Animal Medicine (IACLAM).
Desirable Qualifications
· Current experience in Laboratory Animal Medicine through a formal residency program or experience route; typically, two (2) years (if formal residency completed).
· Familiarity with current USDA and PHS regulations, and the AAALAC International accreditation process.
· Experience with a wide variety of laboratory animal species and their housing from conventional to barrier to biocontainment facilities.
· Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and regulations.
· Experience with animal surgical suite management including USDA and non-regulated animals.
Position and Application Details and Instructions
Include your veterinary licensure and driver’s license information as a certification under the license and certifications section.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
· Cover Letter
· Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check, verification of a valid state or commercial driver’s license, and ability to meet University Fleet Safety Standards and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
About the University of Iowa
Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.
Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Key Responsibilities
The Clinical Veterinarian provides veterinary care for research animals and manages animal husbandry and compliance programs. They also oversee animal surgical suites and ensure adherence to institutional and federal research regulations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Veterinarian at University of Iowa a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Laboratory Animal Medicine healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Laboratory Animal Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 18.6% 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $159k 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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