Veterinarian

Overview

Petersen Pet Hospital 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 providing exceptional patient care.

Location: 1031 Kacena Road, Hiawatha, Iowa 52233

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

• 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, and professional memberships: AVMA, IVMA, VIN, etc.)
• Lab coats provided
• Pet care discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Partnership Opportunities: 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 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 creates a warm, inviting, and comfortable environment.

Our Culture & Values

Integrity, Honesty, Flexibility, Compassion, Accountability, and Teamwork guide our practice. We operate in a supportive, high-tech environment with a strong staff-to-doctor ratio, and 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.