General Practice Veterinarian (Associate Veterinarian)

  • Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
  • Bettendorf, Iowa
  • 4 days ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$120,000 - $140,000 Annual

Job Description


Introduction
Our client is a full-service small animal veterinary hospital seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join their growing team. The hospital provides comprehensive care for canine and feline patients, offering advanced diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry in a modern, purpose-built facility. The team is dedicated to compassionate, high-quality medicine and values the human-animal bond at the heart of their practice philosophy.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital operates Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM and is closed on weekends. The position offers flexibility for full-time or part-time scheduling, with no after-hours or on-call responsibilities, allowing for an excellent work-life balance.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The role includes delivering high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care, alongside preventive health services such as wellness exams, vaccinations, and senior pet care. The hospital also offers opportunities to perform orthopedic and soft-tissue surgeries, allergy and dermatology management, and advanced diagnostic procedures. The position is open to experienced veterinarians and those seeking a supportive, team-oriented environment that encourages professional growth and development.

Practice Details
The hospital operates within a state-of-the-art facility built in 2020, designed for efficiency and patient comfort. Equipment includes digital radiography, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, and an in-house IDEXX laboratory for rapid diagnostics. The hospital uses the EzyVet paperless PMS system and Scribble Vet AI to streamline workflow and recordkeeping. Services provided include preventive care, diagnostics, pain management, surgery, dentistry, TPLO and orthopedic surgery, allergy and dermatology treatment, and senior wellness care. The clinic does not offer boarding or grooming, allowing the team to focus solely on providing outstanding medical care.

Team
The medical team is supported by a 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio, including three registered veterinary technicians. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and focused on professional respect and teamwork. The practice encourages ongoing education and personal development, fostering a culture where every team member is valued and empowered to deliver their best.

Candidate Requirements

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

About Tempus Recruitment

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The Package

Salary up to $140,000 (Annual)

  • Base Salary $120-140k + Production
  • Signing Bonus of $50k!
  • No negative accrual!
  • Sign On Bonus
  • CE Allowance
  • Health, dental, vision insurance with HSA/FSA, infertility benefits
  • 401k Match
  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
  • Pet care for own pets
  • 100% paid professional liability coverage
  • 100% paid life insurance
  • 100% paid short-term disability insurance
  • Flexible scheduling for work/life balance

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$120,000 - $140,000 Annual

Benefit Insights


Health Insurance
Vacation Leave
Flexible Schedules
Sick Leave
401(k)
Holiday Pay
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

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Originally Posted on: 1/13/2026