Associate Veterinarian - Altoona, IA!

Associate Veterinarian – Altoona Veterinary Hospital (Altoona, IA)

About Us
Altoona Veterinary Hospital is an AAHA-accredited small animal practice committed to delivering top-tier compassionate care to pets in Altoona, IA, and surrounding areas. Our skilled and caring team, including seasoned veterinarians, technicians, and support staff offers a full spectrum of veterinary services, from wellness and immunizations to surgery, internal medicine, diagnostics, behavior, dental care, pain management, end-of-life support, and more. We proudly maintain AAHA accreditation for over 30 years, an achievement fewer than 20% of hospitals nationwide have attained.

Our hospital boasts advanced in-house diagnostic and imaging capabilities: digital radiography, ultrasound, dental radiography, blood analyzers, echocardiography, plus cardiology/radiology specialist consultations. This setup ensures timely, informed care for our patients. Our team stays updated on the latest developments in veterinary medicine through continuing education—from anesthetic protocols to behavior modification, pain management, and end-of-life care.

Position Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our experienced team. In this role, you'll deliver high-quality medical, surgical, and client-focused care consistent with AAHA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical exams (wellness, sick visits, diagnostics, surgical consultations)
• Perform surgeries and dental procedures
• Develop and oversee treatment plans using lab work, imaging, and external consultations
• Monitor patients’ progress and provide pain management, behavior, or end-of-life care as needed
• Educate and counsel clients on topics like behavior, nutrition, parasite prevention, and follow-up care
• Participate in continuing education to stay current on veterinary medicine best practices
• Collaborate effectively with veterinarians, technicians, and support staff

What We Offer

• Work in a fully equipped, modern facility with in-house diagnostics and imaging
• Be part of a highly regarded AAHA-accredited hospital with a long-standing reputation for excellence
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture committed to professional growth
• Engage with a loyal, appreciative client base known for valuing our personalized care

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa
• Strong clinical and surgical competence
• Excellent communication and client-education skills
• Compassionate, team-oriented approach
• Preferably experienced veterinarian 2+ years

Why Altoona?
From our mission to treat every pet like our own, to the advanced tools and continued education we provide, Altoona Veterinary Hospital is more than a clinic, it’s a community dedicated to excellence in pet care.

Apply today for immediate consideration! If you have the drive, passion, and medical skills we’re looking for, we’d love to meet you.  For confidential consideration, please send your resume to Katie Shaffer at: katie.shaffer@mvetpartners.com

All applications are upheld with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism. 

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Your Benefits

• Competitive Annual Base Salary!
• Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
• Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
• 401k with employer match
• Continued comprehensive Leadership Training Program
• Structured Mentorship Program
• Paid Parental leave
• Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Power of the Network to use in the Clinic and to Grow your Interests
• Flexible Schedule- Let’s talk!

Doctor Mentorship Program
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.

Clinical Tracks Program

Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.

About Mission Pet Health

Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!

We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. 

Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for. 

So, what’s in it for you at Mission?

• Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
• Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
• A culture where YOUR well-being comes first

We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it!

Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking. 

Apply today - we'd love to meet you!