Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

What would your veterinary career look like with room to make medical decisions, support when you need it, and evenings free from emergency call?

This full-time small-animal opportunity in the Quad Cities region of Iowa and Illinois offers a chance to build lasting client relationships while practicing preventive medicine, dentistry, surgery, and general diagnostics. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian ready for a new professional home or a recent graduate looking for guidance, this role offers a combination of independence and collaboration.

What You'll Find Here

• More predictable personal time: No evening, overnight, or on-call duties, with a limited rotating Saturday commitment.

• Meaningful earning potential: Base compensation plus production pay, with no negative accrual.

• Financial incentives: A $50,000 sign-on bonus and potential retention bonuses totaling up to $25,000 over three years.

• Room to practice your way: Use your medical judgment while working with colleagues who can contribute different perspectives.

• Support for newer clinicians: New graduates can receive hands-on guidance as they develop confidence in clinical decision-making.

• Relationships that matter: Build continuity with clients and care for pets throughout their lives.

What You'll Be Doing

This is a small-animal general practice focused on preventive care, dentistry, surgery, and diagnostic workups. The role combines everyday primary care with opportunities to strengthen clinical skills and develop lasting relationships with pet owners.

Who Might Love This

Consider this opportunity if you're looking for a sustainable general-practice schedule, value client communication, and want the freedom to grow clinically without feeling isolated. Both experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to explore the fit.

The Basics

• Location: Quad Cities region, Iowa–Illinois

• Position: Full-time Associate Veterinarian

• Schedule: Weekdays with rotating Saturday coverage

• After-hours: No evening, overnight, or on-call responsibilities

• Compensation: Base salary plus production, with no negative accrual

• Requirements: DVM/VMD or equivalent degree, appropriate state licensure, and DEA registration or eligibility

Benefits

Eligible benefits may include:

• Health, life, and disability insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Paid parental leave

• Continuing education resources

• Mental health and family-care support

• Veterinary service discounts

A Little About the Area

The Quad Cities region offers a blend of riverfront communities, established neighborhoods, and outdoor recreation across the Iowa–Illinois border. With a mix of urban conveniences and a more relaxed Midwestern pace, it can be an appealing option for veterinarians seeking community connections beyond the clinic.

Let's Talk

You don't have to be actively looking to start a conversation. If the schedule, earning potential, or clinical environment sounds worth exploring, contact Beyond Just You Recruiting for a confidential discussion. We'll help you learn more before you decide whether to take the next step.

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