Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital is proud to serve Waverly and Charles City, IA, and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine and friendly, compassionate service. We are very proud to be an AAHA-accredited practice!
We believe in treating every patient as our own pets, giving them the same loving attention and care. We are highly trained, experienced animal lovers dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality health care possible.
Full-Time Veterinarian
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Offered!
Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital
2208 Shadow Ave • Charles City, IA 50677
The Practice: Where Your Potential Has No Ceiling
Are you looking for more than "just a job"? At Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital, we believe the sky is the limit. What started as a solo-doctor practice has grown into a thriving three-doctor team, and we are looking for a visionary to join us as we continue to scale.
We recently moved into a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed for progressive medicine and efficiency. We are growing in every way possible—having recently added boarding services, with the infrastructure already in place to add large animal services if that’s your passion.
Leadership & Growth: Your Career, Elevated
We aren't just looking for an associate; we are looking for a future leader.
Managing DVM Opportunity: For the right candidate, we offer a clear path into a Managing DVM role.
Incredible Leadership: You’ll be supported by a strong team and a leadership philosophy that values your input and encourages professional evolution.
Mentorship that Matters: Whether you are an experienced vet looking to lead or a new grad seeking best-in-class mentorship, we provide the support system you need to thrive.
The Location: Love Where You Live
Charles City, known as "America’s Hometown," offers a high quality of life with a low cost of entry.
Adventure at your Doorstep: Home to Iowa’s first whitewater course for kayaking and tubing, plus miles of scenic trails.
The Best of the Midwest: Enjoy a connected community with a "Hallmark town" spirit, a historic cinema, and easy access to major hubs via the Avenue of the Saints.
Own a slice of the pie: Housing is well below the national average, so home purchasing is affordable!
The Package: We Invest in Our People
Growth Potential: A practice culture that actively seeks to expand and improve every single day.
Modern Workspace: AAHA-accredited, fully equipped, and designed for work-life balance.
Who You Are
Whether you’re a seasoned veterinarian ready to step into leadership or a motivated new grad eager to learn, you’ll thrive here if you are:
Apply today and start your next chapter at Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital—where we grow together!
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.
