
Avenue Veterinary Clinic is a trusted provider of exceptional pet care services in the Waverly, IA area. We offer a wide range of veterinary services, including wellness programs, medical care, surgery, dental cleanings, and more. With our commitment to utilizing new technology, we ensure that every check-up, procedure, or surgery is carried out with the utmost care and compassion.
Waverly, Iowa
Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 annually + $20,000 Sign-On BonusNew Graduates Welcome!
Avenue Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital where compassionate care meets modern medicine. Our dedicated veterinary team loves what they do—and it shows. We’re passionate about client education, preventative care, and using advanced technology to help pets live long, healthy, happy lives.
From wellness visits to surgery, dentistry, and integrative therapies, we’re proud to offer comprehensive care with heart.
As an Associate Veterinarian, you’ll be the trusted medical partner for pets and their people.
You’ll:
Provide high-quality medical care through wellness visits, diagnostics, surgery, and dental procedures
Educate pet owners on nutrition, exercise, and long-term health
Work with modern equipment and evolving treatment options
See a varied and engaging caseload that keeps every day interesting
New grads—this one’s for you. You’ll receive mentorship, support, and encouragement as you grow your skills and confidence.
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus to kick-start your next chapter
A warm, supportive team culture that truly cares—for pets and each other
Diverse caseload including integrative therapies like laser therapy and acupuncture
Community-focused practice in a welcoming Iowa town with great quality of life
Competitive compensation ($100k–$120k) with room to grow
A genuinely new-grad-friendly environment with mentorship available
A DVM (or soon-to-be DVM!) with a passion for veterinary medicine
A collaborative team player eager to learn and grow
Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset
Availability for full-time work in Waverly, IA (Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM; weekends closed 🎉)
If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your love for animals is shared—you’ve found it.
Come help us provide exceptional care, educate pet parents, and keep tails wagging and purrs rumbling. We can’t wait to meet you!
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.