East Lawn Animal Hospital has serving Fort Dodge, IA, and the surrounding community for over 40 years.  We are a full-service hospital and only offer the highest-quality care and compassion. Because of this, many of our clients have been coming to us for generations!

We are equipped with in-house lab (IDEXX), digital x-ray, complete dental unit, and all the other tools needed to practice your best medicine.

Full-Time Veterinarian – $150K in Sign-On Bonuses
East Lawn Animal Hospital
2011 1st Ave South, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 annually

You could be $150K richer just by doing what you love.

East Lawn Animal Hospital in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is looking for a passionate, motivated Associate Veterinarian ready to make a difference—and get rewarded for it. With a $150,000 sign-on bonus, now is the perfect time to take the next big step in your career.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

• We’ve been a trusted name in small animal medicine in our community for years.

• Our facility offers the space, resources, and potential to grow or specialize in services that excite you.

• You’ll enjoy true autonomy—the opportunity to shape your own services while caring for a well-established and loyal client base.

• Our culture is relaxed, collaborative, and family-like. We work hard, laugh often, and support one another.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced and confident in small animal medicine

• Eager to grow within a supportive, team-driven environment

• Interested in leadership opportunities or developing specialty services

• Committed to high-quality care and client communication

Let’s Talk
If you’re ready to join a clinic that values your expertise, encourages your growth, and offers unmatched earning potential, we’d love to hear from you.

About the area: Fort Dodge is a rural community located in North Central Iowa along the Des Moines River. We are just sixty miles from Iowa State University and eighty miles from the State Capital.  If you enjoy outdoor activities, then Fort Dodge is the right place for you! Walking trails, camping, and auto racing are just a few outdoor activities our residents frequently enjoy. The city's rich history is evident in its historical sites, museums, and annual events. The friendly atmosphere, quality schools, and healthcare facilities further contribute to its appeal for people of all backgrounds to call it home.

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

• Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available