Associate Veterinarian at Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital in Dubuque, Iowa

At Colonial Terrace Animal Hospital, P.c., you are joining a highly respected medical team committed to providing AAHA accredited excellence in patient care. This accreditation reflects our commitment to the highest standards of veterinary practice and quality assurance. Our reputation is confirmed by the community, evidenced by our excellent Google rating of 4.9 stars. We are actively looking for veterinary professionals who want to do their best work and become an essential part of our growing practice in Dubuque, Iowa. We believe our success rests entirely on the skill and dedication of our teammates. You will find a highly supportive environment where collaboration is prioritized, allowing you to focus purely on providing outstanding small animal care. As a teammate here, you are encouraged to grow your specialized interests and advance your career goals, whether that means pursuing advanced credentialing or taking on new responsibilities within the clinic. You will be supported with the resources and mentorship necessary to succeed professionally alongside our existing dedicated team. Our hospital offers comprehensive small animal care, distinguished by our focus on advanced medical procedures. We offer specialized services in orthopedics, allowing you to expand your surgical and diagnostic skills and work with complex cases right here in Dubuque. Working within an AAHA accredited facility ensures you always have access to the necessary equipment, protocols, and continuing education needed to maintain top-tier patient outcomes. If you are passionate about practicing quality medicine and furthering advanced procedural skills, this environment is built for your development. Dubuque, Iowa, offers a rich community environment defined by Midwestern accessibility and a high quality of life. Settled along the Mississippi River, Dubuque provides an appealing blend of natural beauty and historical character, ensuring you enjoy a true sense of community outside of the practice. If you are seeking a location where you can achieve work-life balance while contributing meaningfully to the health of pets in a trusting, local environment, Dubuque provides an excellent opportunity for you.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Urgent Care experience or interest
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual .

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow . Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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