33+ Veterinarian Jobs in Iowa
Veterinarian positions in Iowa with $100K-$180K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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33+ Veterinarian Jobs in Iowa Available Now
These 8 roles pay ~$145k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Iowa City, IA
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Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Council Bluffs, IA
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Vetco Relief Veterinarian - West Des Moines, IA
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Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Des Moines, IA
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How Iowa Compares for Veterinarian Pay
Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own veterinarian postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Veterinarian roles in Iowa advertise $17k above the $132k median across the 48 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $245k.
| State | Median pay | vs IA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $149k | — | 4.1/10 | 21 |
| Hawaii#1 | $245k | +$96k | 3.4/10 | 7 |
| Missouriborders | $171k | +$23k | 4.8/10 | 56 |
| Wisconsinborders | $156k | +$7k | 4.5/10 | 48 |
| South Dakotaborders | $145k | −$4k | 5.4/10 | 4 |
| Nebraskaborders | $135k | −$14k | 3.6/10 | 35 |
| Minnesotaborders | $128k | −$20k | 5.1/10 | 52 |
| Illinoisborders | $116k | −$33k | 4.5/10 | 106 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 48 measured states.
Veterinarian Jobs in Iowa: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking veterinarian jobs in iowa. With 33+ open positions and salaries ranging from $95K to $145K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Veterinarian Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 7.1/10, with 62% with no on-call requirements, 54% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for veterinarian jobs in iowa include Vetco Clinics, Animal Rescue League Of Iowa, Petersen Pet Hospital, Veterinary Practice Partners, and more. Positions span veterinarian jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for veterinarian jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do veterinarian earn in Iowa?
Listed veterinarian in Iowa on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $95K to $145K per year, with a median near $100K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Some veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 62% with no on-call and 54% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Vetco Clinics, Animal Rescue League Of Iowa, Petersen Pet Hospital, Veterinary Practice Partners, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 33+ veterinarian positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
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Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in Iowa
- Vetco Clinics8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
BluePearl Vet4 open roles here · WLB 33/100
Usvta4 open roles here · WLB 35/100- Animal Rescue League Of Iowa3 open roles here · WLB 75/100
CareVet Health3 open roles here · WLB 63/100- MMaplewood Veterinary Center2 open roles here
Veterinary Practice Partners2 open roles here · WLB 44/100
Western Veterinary Partners2 open roles here · WLB 66/100
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