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Veterinarian Up to $150k in Sign On Bonuses! East Lawn Animal Hospital
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
East Lawn Animal Hospital has serving Fort Dodge, IA, and the surrounding community for over 40 years. We are a full-service hospital and only offer the highest-quality care and compassion. Because of this, many of our clients have been coming to us for generations!
We are equipped with in-house lab (IDEXX), digital x-ray, complete dental unit, and all the other tools needed to practice your best medicine.
Position Purpose:
Full-Time Veterinarian
Up to $150,000 Sign-On Bonus
East Lawn Animal Hospital
2011 1st Ave South | Fort Dodge, Iowa
Salary: $120,000–$150,000 annually (plus sign-on bonuses!)
New Grad? Seasoned Pro? Somewhere in between? You’re welcome here.
Yes, you really could be up to $150K richer just by doing what you love—and if you’re a new graduate, this is a place where you’ll be supported, mentored, and set up for long-term success from day one.
East Lawn Animal Hospital is excited to welcome an Associate Veterinarian who’s ready to grow, learn, laugh, and make a difference. Whether you’re fresh out of school or already confident in practice, we’ll meet you where you are.
Why You’ll Love It Here
New Grad–Friendly & Mentor-Driven. You’ll work alongside experienced veterinarians who genuinely enjoy teaching, coaching, and helping you build confidence—at your pace.
No “sink or swim” here. We offer structured mentorship, case collaboration, and support as you transition into practice.
A trusted, well-established practice. We’ve proudly served the Fort Dodge community for years and have a loyal, appreciative client base.
Room to grow. Explore special interests, build your skillset, or develop niche services—we’ll support your goals.
True autonomy (when you’re ready). Grow into your independence with guidance and backup whenever you need it.
A team that feels like family. Relaxed, collaborative, and supportive. We work hard, laugh often, and celebrate wins together.
This Role Is a Great Fit If You:
Are a new graduate looking for strong mentorship and hands-on support
Or an experienced veterinarian excited to collaborate and possibly mentor others
Value high-quality medicine and excellent client communication
Want to grow your career in a positive, team-first environment
Let’s Talk
If you’re looking for a practice that invests in you—your confidence, your growth, and your future—East Lawn Animal Hospital would love to meet you. Big bonuses, real mentorship, and a team that’s genuinely in your corner await.
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:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 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:
- Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
- 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
Pay Range:
USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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