Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$120K - $140K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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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
- Check out our Website, Facebook, & Instagram
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 daytime veterinary care including general practice, surgery, and dentistry for small animals. Focus on maintaining the human-animal bond through high-quality medical excellence and compassionate client care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
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 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 75% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,308 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$140k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$163k)415 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$148k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Iowa | 21 active | 3,017 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 75% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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