Veterinarians
In Iowa, veterinarians earned a median $124,610 a year ($59.91 an hour) in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. That's 4% below the national median of $130,100. The middle 80% earned between $72,800 and $168,950. With Iowa prices at 87.8% of the US average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024), that median buys about what $141,986 would nationally: #7 of 49 states for buying power. About 1,000 people work in this occupation in Iowa. Nationally, BLS projects 9.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035 and about 3,100 openings a year (BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, Table 1.10).
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Associate Veterinarian | Animal Care Hospital | Cedar Rapids, IA Animal Care Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing companion animal practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing…
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ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and…
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Maplewood Veterinary Center is seeking a part-time or full-time Veterinarian to join our growing practice in Bettendorf, IA, along the mighty Mississippi River! Address: 4269 53rd Avenue, Bettendorf, IA 52722 What to Expect: Salary: base salary of $120,000 - $140,000 per year plus production (no…
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Western Veterinary Partners externship program allows students to gain valuable real-world experience by taking what you’ve learned in the classroom and bringing it to the clinic. Veterinary Students in any grade can apply for an externship with a WVP Practice as part of their clinical year…
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$59.91 an hour
10th to 90th percentile
Rank #7 of 49
All states
BLS figures are employer-reported wages for all workers in the occupation (credentialed or not), before bonuses and benefits. Annual pay assumes 2,080 hours. Buying power = median pay ÷ (state price level ÷ 100).
