Associate Veterinarian

Preston Royal Animal Clinic; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their team, specializing in comprehensive pet care and wellness. This position offers a supportive work environment, flexible scheduling, and mentorship opportunities, ideal for new graduates or seasoned practitioners ensuring the highest standards in veterinary health care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Mental health resources

Paid parental leave

401(k) match

Pet perks and veterinary discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent.
• Active DEA license or eligible for DEA licensure.
• Must have a State Veterinary Board License in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Deliver trusted pet care and conduct preventative wellness visits.
• Mentor and support early-career veterinarians.
• Provide emergency care and follow through on patient management.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

Job description

Glenroads Veterinary Clinic

is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our amazing team!

About You

You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

About The Hospital

At Glenroads Veterinary Clinic, we take great pride in our commitment to our patients and clients. Our 3 doctors and staff go above and beyond basic pet care. We provide wellness care, emergency care, grooming, dentistry, pain management, laser surgery, in-house lab services, and digital x-ray. No on-call or overnight shifts are required. We’re excited to offer flexible scheduling options and warmly welcome new graduates and early-career veterinarians, as we truly value the opportunity to mentor and support them on their journey.

Hours:

M-F 8:00 am to 5:30 pm

Neighborhoods We Serve

Bettendorf, Davenport, LeClaire, Moline, Pleasant Valley, Rock Island, and surrounding areas.

We are located in gorgeous Bettendorf, Iowa, one of the Quad Cities, which sits along the Mississippi River close to the Illinois state line. The area is rich with culture, a wide range of restaurants, and nightlife. Bettendorf is located between Chicago and Des Moines, just 2 1/2 hours from each. We have parks ideal for hiking and biking, along with two nearby ski resorts for winter sports.

Join Thrive Pet Healthcare

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian. You’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds, and connect with your local community — all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Benefits – our care in action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey. We also offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community. We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities. We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.