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Avenue Veterinary Clinic is a trusted provider of exceptional pet care services in the Waverly, IA area. We offer a wide range of veterinary services, including wellness programs, medical care, surgery, dental cleanings, and more.  With our commitment to utilizing new technology, we ensure that every check-up, procedure, or surgery is carried out with the utmost care and compassion.

Position Purpose:

Avenue Veterinary Clinic

Waverly, Iowa

Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 annually 

Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available! 
New Graduates Welcome!

Avenue Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital where compassionate care meets modern medicine. Our dedicated veterinary team loves what they do—and it shows. We’re passionate about client education, preventative care, and using advanced technology to help pets live long, healthy, happy lives.

From wellness visits to surgery, dentistry, and integrative therapies, we’re proud to offer comprehensive care with heart.

As an Associate Veterinarian, you’ll be the trusted medical partner for pets and their people.

You’ll:

• 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

New grads—this one’s for you. You’ll receive mentorship, support, and encouragement as you grow your skills and confidence.

• Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available!  to kick-start your next chapter

• A warm, supportive team culture that truly cares—for pets and each other

• 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 ($100k–$120k) with room to grow

• A genuinely new-grad-friendly environment with mentorship available

• A DVM (or soon-to-be DVM!) with a passion for veterinary medicine

• A collaborative team player eager to learn and grow

• Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset

• Availability for full-time work in Waverly, IA
  (Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; weekends closed )

If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your love for animals is shared—you’ve found it.

Come help us provide exceptional care, educate pet parents, and keep tails wagging and purrs rumbling. We can’t wait to meet you!

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.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• DVM/VMD 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
• Retirement 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

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