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.

Over the years, Avenue of the Saints 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 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 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 work day.

This is a multi-site opportunity, DVMs will have choice to work at one of two locations, or both!

• 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.

• 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