Associate Veterinarian

Veterinary Associates of Manning

1603 Enterprise St.

Manning, IA 51455

Associate Veterinarian

Private Practice. Diverse Medicine. A Future You Can Help Shape.

Some veterinary positions offer you a job. This one could eventually offer you a practice.

Veterinary Associates of Manning has been serving its Iowa community since 1954 and has remained privately owned for nearly 50 years under Dr. Rexanne Struve. Today, we’re looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team AND potentially become part of the practice’s next chapter.

This is primarily a small animal position, but our medicine doesn’t stop there. Depending on your interests, you’ll have opportunities to work with exotics, pocket pets, cattle, and even participate in specialized sow C-sections (if interested). Our facility also has the capabilities to support equine medicine for a veterinarian interested in developing that area of practice. Large animal or exotic experience is not required, curiosity and a willingness to learn are what matter.

We welcome experienced veterinarians as well as new graduates. Mentorship includes hands-on guidance from Dr. Struve, support from our experienced team (recipients of the 2025 Iowa Veterinary Medical Association's Healthcare Team Service Award!), and access to local independent veterinarians with expertise in dentistry, orthopedic surgery, cattle medicine, and more.

Hospital Highlights

• Digital radiography & ultrasound
• IDEXX in-house laboratory
• Surgical laser & Class IV therapy laser
• PRP & stem cell therapy
• Cattle-working facilities
• Capabilities to support equine medicine
• Primarily small animal with opportunities for exotics & large animal
• Collaborative relationships with specialists and local veterinarians

Why Veterinarians Will Love Working Here

• A Truly Independent Practice: Veterinary Associates of Manning has deep roots in its community and intends to remain privately owned. For the right veterinarian, there is also an optional path toward purchasing the practice in the coming years, providing a unique opportunity to step into an established hospital rather than building one from scratch.
• Room to Practice Your Way: Focus on small animal medicine or explore cattle, exotics, surgery, and other areas that interest you. There’s room here to develop your own niche.
• An Award-Winning Practice & Team: Veterinary Associates of Manning received the 2025 Iowa Veterinary Medical Association Healthcare Team Service Award and was voted Carroll County’s Best Veterinary Clinic of 2025. Dr. Rexanne Struve was also voted Carroll County’s Best Veterinarian in both 2024 and 2025 showing the practice’s longstanding reputation for compassionate care and commitment to its community.
• Light On-Call: The practice averages only about 37 after-hours calls per year, many of which can be handled over the phone. Associates receive 50% of the emergency fee for calls they respond to.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $110k-130k/year + 20% Production paid quarterly
• Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation Assistance
• 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• SIMPLE IRA + 3% employer match
• Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Options Available
• 14 Days PTO + 6 Paid Holidays
• Generous $2,000/year Continuing Education Allowance
• 100% Clinic-Paid Professional Dues, Licensure & Liability Coverage
• Generous Pet Care Discounts
• Ownership Opportunity!

Life in Manning

Manning offers small-town living without feeling disconnected. This progressive community of approximately 1,500 features a vibrant downtown, local recreation, community events, and a cost of living that allows your salary to stretch considerably further than it would in larger cities like Des Moines or Omaha.

And when you’re ready for a dose of city life, you don’t have to give it up. Des Moines and Omaha are both within easy driving distance, putting major shopping, dining, entertainment, airports, and weekend activities close enough to enjoy, without having to pay big-city housing prices every day.

It’s an ideal fit for someone who wants more room to breathe, meaningful community connections, and the financial advantages of small-town living while still having access to the perks of larger cities.

Come Grow With Us

Whether you’re a new graduate looking for genuine mentorship, an experienced veterinarian ready for more autonomy, or someone intrigued by the possibility of practice ownership someday, we’d love to meet you!

Veterinary Associates of Manning works with Blue Heron Consulting Hiring Services to manage the interview process.

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person