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Associate DVM | Manning, IA | Private Practice | Diverse Medicine | Seasoned DVMs and New Grads Welcome | Award-Winning Practice & Team!
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$113,000 / year median in Iowa
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Why Veterinarians Will Love Working Here A Truly Independent Practice:
Veterinary Associates of Manning has deep roots in its community and intends to remain privately owned. For the right veterinarian, there is also an optional path toward purchasing the practice in the coming years, providing a unique opportunity to step into an established hospital rather than building one from scratch. Room toPractice Your Way:
Focus on small animal medicine or explore cattle, exotics, surgery, and other areas that interest you. There's room here to develop your own niche.An Award-Winning Practice & Team:
Veterinary Associates of Manning received the 2025 Iowa Veterinary Medical Association Healthcare Team Service Award and was voted Carroll County's Best Veterinary Clinic of 2025. Dr. Rexanne Struve was also voted Carroll County's Best Veterinarian in both 2024 and 2025 showing the practice's longstanding reputation for compassionate care and commitment to its community.Light On-Call:
The practice averages only about 37 after-hours calls per year, many of which can be handled over the phone. Associates receive 50% of the emergency fee for calls they respond to. Compensation & Benefits Competitive base salary of $110k-130k/year + 20% Production paid quarterly Sign-On Bonus Relocation Assistance 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision InsuranceSIMPLE IRA + 3
% employer match Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Options Available 14 Days PTO + 6 Paid Holidays Generous $2,000/year Continuing Education Allowance 100% Clinic-Paid Professional Dues, Licensure & Liability Coverage Generous Pet Care Discounts Ownership Opportunity! Life in Manning Manning offers small-town living without feeling disconnected. This progressive community of approximately 1,500 features a vibrant downtown, local recreation, community events, and a cost of living that allows your salary to stretch considerably further than it would in larger cities like Des Moines or Omaha. And when you're ready for a dose of city life, you don't have to give it up. Des Moines and Omaha are both within easy driving distance , putting major shopping, dining, entertainment, airports, and weekend activities close enough to enjoy, without having to pay big-city housing prices every day. It's an ideal fit for someone who wants more room to breathe, meaningful community connections, and the financial advantages of small-town living while still having access to the perks of larger cities. Come Grow With Us Whether you're a new graduate looking for genuine mentorship, an experienced veterinarian ready for more autonomy, or someone intrigued by the possibility of practice ownership someday, we'd love to meet you! Veterinary Associates of Manning works with Blue Heron Consulting Hiring Services to manage the interview process.Job ID:
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- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional Development
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