Associate Veterinarian: Great Medicine. Great Humans. One Judgmental Cat.

American Veterinary Medical Association; Iowa; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off

CE allowance and time off for CE

Licensing and membership dues

Relocation assistance

Retention incentives

Job summary

The Hometown Veterinarian in Marshalltown, Iowa, is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian dedicated to high-quality patient care and strong client relationships. We offer autonomy, modern equipment, and supportive team mentorship.

This role welcomes new graduates and seasoned vets alike, with opportunities to grow clinically and professionally. Our hospital emphasizes collaboration, continued education, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent required.
• Current Iowa veterinary license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Iowa.
• Commitment to ethical, high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate patient care.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and support staff.
• Open to both new graduates and experienced veterinarians; mentorship available.

Responsibilities

• Practice high-quality veterinary medicine with professional autonomy and support.
• Build meaningful relationships with clients and provide excellent patient care.
• Engage in mentorship, continuing education, and skill development.
• Collaborate with team to discuss cases, share knowledge, and improve outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Willingness to collaborate

Education

DVM or equivalent

Iowa license or eligibility

Job description

Great Medicine. Great Humans. One Judgmental Cat.

At The Hometown Veterinarian, we take medicine seriously—but we don't always take ourselves quite so serious.

We're an independently owned small animal hospital in Marshalltown, Iowa, with a talented team, advanced medical and surgical capabilities, and our very own Feline Head of Human Resources, "Chilly."

Our team is welcoming, supportive, and genuinely enjoys working together. Chilly, on the other hand, takes her responsibilities very seriously and reserves the right to withhold approval indefinitely.

Fortunately, earning her approval is not a condition of employment.

A Great Place to Practice Medicine

We're looking for a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian who shares our commitment to excellent patient care, meaningful client relationships, and practicing medicine the right way.

As an independently owned hospital, we believe veterinarians should have the professional autonomy, resources, and support to make sound medical decisions, guided by what's best for their patients.

What you can expect:

• No non-compete agreement. We want you to stay because you enjoy working here.
• The tools to do it right. Practice thorough, ethical medicine in a hospital that invests in the equipment, staff, and standards needed to provide excellent care.
• Competitive compensation and benefits. We offer a strong salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative environment. We enjoy discussing cases, sharing ideas, and learning from each other. Good medicine is a team effort.
• Opportunities to grow. Develop your professional interests with mentorship, continuing education, and access to advanced medical and surgical capabilities.

The Medicine You Can Practice With Us

While our patients are mostly dogs and cats, our work doesn't stop there. We also care for exotic companion animals and provide veterinary care for wildlife in partnership with local rehabilitators. For veterinarians interested in these areas, there are opportunities to broaden their clinical experience.

We enjoy practicing good medicine and have invested in the equipment, staff, and resources to support it. Here's some of what you'll find at THV:

• In-house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiography, and ultrasound
• Challenging medical cases, with the diagnostic resources, experienced colleagues, and support staff to help work through them
• Comprehensive dentistry, including full-mouth dental radiographs, detailed oral examinations, and treatment planning
• CO laser surgery for every surgical procedure, with therapeutic laser treatments following surgery
• Advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, including TPLO, TTA, and fracture repair
• Consistent surgical standards, including preanesthetic laboratory testing, IV catheters and fluids, electronic monitoring, and a dedicated surgical assistant for every surgical patient
• Proactive multimodal pain management and acupuncture

Our high ratio of skilled support staff to veterinarians allows our doctors to focus on patient care, with experienced team members providing essential assistance throughout the day.

We welcome veterinarians with different clinical interests and strengths. Whether your interests lean toward medicine, dentistry, surgery, or all three, there's room to develop your skills here. Advanced surgical experience is not required.

The Team You'll Work With

We have a talented team of technicians, assistants, and client service staff who take pride in their work and genuinely care about our patients and clients.

We work hard, help each other out, and enjoy having a little fun along the way. We believe in treating each other with respect, talking through disagreements, and finding solutions together.

People may not remember exactly what you did, but they'll remember how you made them feel. We believe that applies to our clients, our coworkers, and even our patients.

We describe The Hometown Veterinarian as "Mayo Clinic meets Chick-fil-A meets Cheers." It's an unusual combination, but it captures what we're working to build. Learn more about The Hometown Veterinarian Difference.

Schedule and Benefits

We offer both full-time and part-time positions.

Our regular hospital hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position does not require evening, overnight, or weekend shifts, but we're also developing opportunities for veterinarians interested in those hours.

Our compensation and benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off
• Continuing education allowance and time off for CE
• Professional licensing and membership dues
• Relocation assistance for veterinarians who choose to live in our community
• Retention incentives

Interested in Urgent or Emergency Care?

Our recent hospital expansion has given us the facilities to offer evening, overnight, and weekend urgent and emergency care. We're looking to add these services, and if that type of medicine interests you more than a traditional daytime schedule, we'd welcome a conversation.

Life in Marshalltown, Iowa

One of the things we appreciate about Marshalltown is that you don't have to choose between an affordable place to live and a community with plenty to offer. We have good schools, diverse neighborhoods, and people who take pride in where they live. Visitors often comment on how clean and well-kept our state is.

There's plenty to enjoy outside of work, including parks, trails, golf, local arts and theater, community events, and a nationally recognized public library.

We're about 30 minutes from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames and roughly an hour from Des Moines, giving you easy access to larger cities while enjoying life in a smaller community.

For us, being a hometown veterinarian means being part of the community we serve. We'd love to welcome someone who wants to build a career here and put down roots as well.

Curious about life in Marshalltown? Take a look around our community.

Let's Talk

Finding the right practice is important, and we'd welcome the opportunity to get to know you.

We don't expect every veterinarian to have the same interests, strengths, or experience. What matters most is a shared commitment to doing right by our patients, clients, and coworkers.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from a recognized veterinary program
• Current Iowa veterinary license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Iowa
• Commitment to ethical, high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate patient care
• Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in building lasting relationships with clients
• Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and support staff
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome. Mentorship is available.

English/Spanish bilingual proficiency would be a welcome asset, but is not required.