Up to $20,000 sign on bonus -Veterinarian -Avenue Veterinary Clinic

Position Purpose

Avenue Veterinary Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our full-service animal hospital in Waverly, Iowa. This position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $120,000 annually plus a $20,000 sign-on bonus for new graduates.

Who We Are

Avenue Veterinary Clinic is committed to providing compassionate care and modern medicine. Our team is dedicated to client education, preventative care, and using advanced technology to ensure pets live long, healthy, and happy lives.

The Role

• Provide high-quality medical care through wellness visits, diagnostics, surgery, and dental procedures
• Educate pet owners on nutrition, exercise, and long-term health
• Work with modern equipment and evolving treatment options
• See a varied and engaging caseload that keeps every day interesting

Why You’ll Love It Here

• $20,000 sign-on bonus to kick-start your career
• A warm, supportive team culture that cares for both pets and staff
• Diverse caseload including integrative therapies like laser therapy and acupuncture
• Community-focused practice in a welcoming Iowa town with great quality of life
• Competitive compensation with room to grow
• Genuinely new-grad-friendly environment with mentorship available

Essential Responsibilities

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care
• Maintain patients’ medical records
• Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures

Requirements/Qualifications

• DVM (or soon-to-be DVM!) degree from an accredited AVMA institution
• Appropriate state licensure
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance

Benefits Offered

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retail benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.