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Veterinary Jobs in Charles City & Waverly, IA

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Waverly

Waverly, IA is a vibrant and welcoming community. Nestled along the Cedar River, Waverly provides plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and kayaking, especially at the scenic Cedar River Greenbelt and Rail Trail. The city’s well-maintained parks are perfect for family picnics, sporting events, and peaceful strolls.

Waverly hosts various festivals throughout the year, including Waverly Heritage Days, live music events, and farmers markets. Downtown Waverly is filled with unique shops, cafes, and restaurants, offering a cozy, local atmosphere.

Just a short drive from Cedar Falls and Waterloo, residents can easily access larger city amenities, such as theaters, shopping malls, and entertainment venues, while still enjoying Waverly’s relaxed pace of life. The highly rated school system, friendly neighborhoods, and strong sense of community make it an ideal place to call home.

Charles City

Charles City, IA is a charming riverside town offering a mix of rich history, outdoor adventure, and close-knit community living. Located along the Cedar River, Charles City is known for its beautiful riverfront parks, including the popular Riverfront Park, which features scenic walking paths, a disc golf course, and the only whitewater park in Iowa, perfect for kayaking enthusiasts.

The community is vibrant, with year-round events like the Charles City Challenge Whitewater Festival, Fourth of July celebrations, and the Charles City Art Tour, where local artists showcase their talents. Downtown Charles City is home to quaint boutiques, unique restaurants, and historic landmarks, giving it a cozy, small-town feel.

For those seeking outdoor activities, there are plenty of options including fishing, hiking, and biking along the nearby trails. Charles City’s excellent school system and family-friendly atmosphere make it a great place to settle down, with a strong sense of community pride evident in every neighborhood.

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Positions Available

Veterinarian
About Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital

Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital was started by Dr. Frost-Strain over 25 years ago. Over the years, the practice has gone from a solo doctor practice to a 4-doctor practice. This growth has kept us busy, and we are excited to add another doctor to our expansive team! We are an AAHA accredited practice that believes in treating every patient as if they were our own pet. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service. We are proud of the collaborative and progressive work environment – our team is always open to new ideas and ways of thinking. Read what our clients are saying here!

We welcome veterinarians of all experience levels, including recent graduates, as our doctors are enthusiastic to mentor. For experienced DVMs, this position could also serve as a great leadership and growth opportunity. Dr. Frost-Strain is very excited about the opportunity to mentor veterinarians interested in soft tissue or orthopedic surgery. She has a special interest in advanced orthopedics and forward-thinking medicine and would love for any other DVMs with those passions to join her!

If you are a passionate, hardworking veterinarian with a vast interest in veterinary medicine including client communication, routine surgery, soft tissue surgery, community outreach, rescue, and shelter work, we encourage you to apply. Join our collaborative, fast-paced environment where you look forward to each workday. This is a multi-site opportunity, DVMs will have choice to work at one of two locations, or both!

At Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital, our mission is to improve the lives of veterinarians by providing you with comprehensive benefits:

  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous vacation time
  • Career path opportunities
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid short-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary long term disability insurance
  • 100% Paid AVMA dues and Liability coverage
  • Licensure reimbursement
  • Participation in Company’s 401 (k) and/or Roth (k) plan with match
  • CE Allowance
  • Customized mentorship program
  • Relocation assistance available

DVM or VMD from an AVMA accredited institution.

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Vet Tech Externship

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.

Requirements/Qualifications
Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School

Must be able to provide student PLIT

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Client Service Representative

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.

Position Purpose
Reporting into the Practice Manager, the Client Service Representative (CSR), provides an exceptional experience to our clients during every interaction. In addition to continually engaging the client, the CSR performs practice administrative tasks such as record maintenance and appointment tracking. The CSR manages practice reception (visitor and telephone), maintenance of veterinary medical records, accounts maintenance, cash processing, data entry, word processing and mail services. The CSR applies practical knowledge of practice processes and services, the basic rules and regulations governing visitors and animal patient treatment, and veterinary record requirements and terminology to ensure every patient is well-cared for and every client has an exceptional experience.

We are looking for someone with excellent customer service skills, vet med experience is preferred. We are looking to fill a Full Time positions but are willing to consider a Part Time candidate.

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Pay Range: $12:00 – $16.00 DOE

Competencies

  • Patience & Compassion: Remaining professional while still making Doctors, teammates, clients, and patients feel as comfortable as possible regardless of the situation or challenges presented. Responding quickly and calmly to crisis while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Carefully coordinating actions with Doctors and practice team members. Providing feedback appropriately and in a timely manner. Quickly incorporating feedback to ensure positive results. Sharing ideas and being open to other’s ideas.
  • Communicating: Conveying instructions to clients and teammates to ensure successful patient care.
  • Active Listening: Following the instructions of Doctors and sometimes patient owners. Picking up the needs of Doctors and teammates based on prior experiences and feedback.
  • Organization Skills: Clear tracking of lab specimens, medications, patient instructions, workflow, and other job-related items while managing multiple patients and clients.
  • Client Satisfaction: Ensuring all activities and interactions result in the highest level of client satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Leads practice opening and closing procedures per Practice Manager instructions and practice procedures.
  • Ensures all public areas are clean and presentable for patients; cleans and straightens areas including the front desk, reception area, waiting area, office, public bathroom(s) and exam rooms.
  • Processes cash, checks, charge card payments and credit account payments.
  • Schedules appointments for the clinic adhering to practice and Doctor preferences and ensure appropriate workflow.
  • Assists in the updating of client/patient files, as needed.
  • Prepares and sends client correspondence.
  • Sends reminder notices to clients for periodic notifications; conducts re-calls to clients on a timely basis from a call back list.
  • Performs a backup of the computer system on a regular basis, as directed.
  • Performs and oversees the performance of posting daily business.
  • Welcomes clients and patients to the practice with a warm and friendly demeanor and ensures an excellent experience during the practice visit.
  • Answers incoming telephone calls applying proper telephone etiquette.
  • Presents clients with medications, instructions, new client kits and any other take home items.
  • Handles emergency situations with great care, patience, and following established clinic policies and procedures.
  • Addresses client concerns in a calm appropriate manner, ensuring every experience ends in satisfaction.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Ability to work on weekends as required
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous veterinary experience preferred
  • Client satisfaction references preferred
  • Practices OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE

Benefits Offered

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits or accounts
  • Bonus incentive
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Career and professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program

Benefits offered may vary depending on full or part time employment status according to company policy.

Pay Range
USD $12.00 – USD $16.00 /Hr.

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Veterinary Technician
Avenue of the Saints Animal Hospital is proud to serve Waverly and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine and friendly, compassionate service.

We are excited to expand our team! Our ideal technician candidate would have at least 1-2 years’ previous experience in veterinary medicine and be comfortable with the following skills: assisting veterinarians during examinations and surgeries, performing laboratory tests, administering medications, and providing general care for animals. If you have a passion for animals and want to make a difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply.

Hours of operation: 8:00am – 5:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm
*Rotating Saturdays*

We are proud to offer our teammates comprehensive benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) with match
  • Employee discount
  • Uniform allowance
  • Flexible schedule
  • CE credit for Credentialed Technicians

Essential Functions:

  • Able to perform basic animal handling and restraint
  • Be able to accurately position for radiographs
  • Assist veterinarians in the practice of veterinary medicine and surgery
  • Perform in-hospital lab testing and prepare specimens for outside labs
  • Assist veterinarians in outpatient exams by taking histories, vital signs, and weights as well as providing client education
  • Collect and prepare diagnostic samples
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Assist in maintaining practice equipment
  • Assist veterinarian performing surgery
  • Assist veterinarians in any other assigned tasks
  • Maintain cleanliness of surgery suite, treatment area, and exams rooms for all surfaces
  • Support DEA compliance as it relates to the role
  • Any other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Previous veterinary medicine experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 40 pounds with assistance
  • Practice OSHA safety techniques including proper PPE
  • Computer skills, MS office applications, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Experience:

  • Veterinary: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Veterinary Technician Certification (Preferred)

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Internship/Externship
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.

Requirements/Qualifications
Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School

Must be able to provide student PLIT

Apply now