Veterinarian Jobs in Iowa
Across 30 live Veterinarian listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $140K (75th percentile $145K), based on the 11 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 22nd of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Vetco Clinics (7), Usvta (4), Alliance Animal Health (2).
30+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 8, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 11 roles pay ~$140k median with 3.9/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Veterinarian
Veterinary Practice PartnersBettendorf, IA
Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available! Equine Veterinarian-Osceola Veterinary Clinic
Osceola Veterinary ClinicOsceola, IA
Veterinarian
Animal Rescue League Of IowaDes Moines, IA
Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Council Bluffs, IA
Vetco ClinicsEmployer score · GoldCouncil Bluffs, IA
Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Iowa City, IA
Vetco ClinicsEmployer score · GoldCoralville, IA
Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Clive, IA
Vetco ClinicsEmployer score · GoldDes Moines, IA
Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Ames, IA
Vetco ClinicsEmployer score · GoldAmes, IA
Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Marion, IA
Vetco ClinicsEmployer score · GoldMarion, IA
Vetco Relief Veterinarian - West Des Moines, IA
Vetco ClinicsEmployer score · GoldWest Des Moines, IA
Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Davenport, IA
Vetco ClinicsEmployer score · GoldDavenport, IA
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Veterinarian Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in Iowa today, then Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 30
- Live median
- $140k
- 75th $145k · n=11
- 12-mo median
- $137k
- Pay rank
- #22 of 47
- Work-life
- 4.9/10 · #8
- 12-mo postings
- 59
Veterinarian pay in Iowa sits level with the $136k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $264k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $137k | — | 4.9/10 | 59 |
| Alaska#1 | $264k | +$127k | 4.7/10 | 15 |
| Hawaii#2 | $222k | +$85k | 4.1/10 | 16 |
| Missouriborders | $150k | +$13k | 4.8/10 | 175 |
| Illinoisborders | $138k | +$2k | 5.0/10 | 367 |
| Nebraskaborders | $136k | −$1k | 3.7/10 | 78 |
| Minnesotaborders | $134k | −$3k | 4.8/10 | 147 |
| Wisconsinborders | $131k | −$6k | 4.6/10 | 171 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 8, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Vetco Clinics (7), Usvta (4), Alliance Animal Health (2)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in Iowa.
How much do veterinarian earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
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, 70% with no on-call and 100% 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, Veterinary Practice Partners, Osceola Veterinary Clinic, Animal Rescue League Of Iowa. 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 30 veterinarian positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in Iowa
Vetco Clinics7 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Usvta4 open roles here · WLB 35/100Alliance Animal Health2 open roles here · WLB 36/100
- AAnimal Rescue League Of Iowa2 open roles here
DVM Focus2 open roles here · WLB 72/100- MMaplewood Veterinary Center2 open roles here
- OOsceola Veterinary Clinic2 open roles here
BluePearl Vet1 open role here · WLB 40/100