Provide exceptional medical, surgical, and dental care to small animal patients in a collaborative hospital environment. Engage in treatment planning and maintain effective communication with clients to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution. A valid veterinary license in the state of Iowa is required for the position.
Veterinarian – General Practice – Cedar Rapids, IA 📍Address: 1031 Kacena Road, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233
Petersen Pet Hospital [https://petersenpethospital.com/] is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to join our team! Whether you’re an experienced clinician or a recent graduate, you’ll find a supportive environment that values collaboration, growth, and having fun while providing exceptional patient care.
What to Expect
Sign-On/Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance
Schedule: Full-time or Part-time available
Hours of
Operation: Monday–Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm;
Saturday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm;
Sunday: Closed
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Work-Life
Balance: We value a healthy work-life balance for our staff with flexible schedules and paid time off.
Collaborative
Culture: We believe the best medicine is practiced together. Your ideas and input truly matter here, and our supportive, team-driven environment empowers everyone to contribute to outstanding patient care.
Top-Tier
Medicine: Practice your best medicine with the autonomy and support you need to provide individualized care. As an AAHA-accredited, Fear-Free practice, we’re committed to the highest standards in veterinary medicine.
A
Growing,
Well-Respected
Hospital: Known for our strong reputation and community involvement, our well-established and expanding practice provides the perfect environment to grow your caseload and build lasting relationships with clients.
Continuous
Learning &
Mentorship: We’re committed to developing our doctors through consistent training, mentorship, and collaborative learning. New graduates will gain well-rounded, hands-on experience in medical, surgical, and dental care, as well as in treatment planning and client communication.
Benefits
& Perks:
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
401(k) with employer match
Continuing education allowance
Student loan assistance
Pet care discounts
Paid professional dues
License fees coverage
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match (up to 3.5%)
Paid time off
Generous CE allowance
Student loan assistance
Paid professional dues & license fees (state license, DEA registration, AVMA PLIT, & professional memberships: AVMA, IVMA, VIN, etc.)
Lab coats provided
Pet care discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Partnership Opportunities: Looking to take the next step in your career? Our buy-in partnership program offers ownership benefits while allowing you to maintain clinical autonomy.
About Us
Petersen Pet Hospital is a full-service, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital located in Hiawatha, Iowa, a suburb of Cedar Rapids. Our 9,500 sq ft, state-of-the-art facility (winner of the Iowa Merit Award in the DVM360 Hospital Design contest in 2019) is fully equipped with all the bells and whistles, including laparoscopic tools, EKG, digital radiology, ultrasound, laser technology, and an in-house lab. Led by Dr. Petersen, Dr. Saunders, and Dr. McGinty, our veterinarians are backed by a highly skilled team that is enthusiastic about veterinary medicine and works hard to create a warm, inviting, and comfortable environment.
Our Culture & Values
At the heart of our practice are Integrity, Honesty, Flexibility, Compassion, Accountability, and Teamwork. Our team thrives in a supportive, high-tech environment with a strong staff-to-doctor ratio, while our clients choose us for our reputation for trust and genuinely compassionate care.
Requirements
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
Valid veterinary license in the state of Iowa
At Petersen Pet Hospital, we are proud to foster an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment—for our team, our clients, and our community.
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