Petersen Pet Hospital·Hiawatha, Iowa
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.
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.
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.
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.
At Petersen Pet Hospital, we are proud to foster an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming environment—for our team, our clients, and our community.
Market context
Veterinarian openings in Iowa are often driven by steady demand for companion-animal and mixed-animal care, especially in communities that value accessible local services. These roles can be competitive because employers look for experienced clinicians who bring teamwork, resilience, and a mission-driven approach, while offering market-based pay, flexible scheduling, PTO, holiday benefits, and 401(k) options. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show community impact and practical clinical experience.
