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East Lawn Animal Hospital

Come join our team!  We have been serving Fort Dodge, IA, and the surrounding community for over 40 years.  We are a fully equipped, full-service hospital providing our patients with high-quality care and compassion.  Many of our clients have been coming to us for generations!  Our years of experience have made us a leader in solving some of the most difficult small animal cases in our community.    

Your interest includes - solving difficult cases, performing surgery, exotics, dental and community involvement.  We encourage veterinarians of all experience levels to apply.  For new grads, we offer a remarkable mentorship program designed to equip you with ample veterinary skills, strong guidance, and ongoing training.

We are equipped with in-house lab (IDEXX), digital x-ray, complete dental unit.  We offer dental care, laser therapy as well as boarding services.  The best part of our practice is that you will be supported by a skilled and collaborative team in a relaxed environment!

At East Lawn Animal Hospital our mission is to improve the lives of our veterinarians by providing you with comprehensive benefits:

• Generous compensation package
• Flexible schedule with rotating weekends
• Substantial paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision disability, life insurance and professional liability insurance
• 401(k) or Roth(k) with employer match 
• CE Allowances
• Sign-On bonus available
• Relocation assistance available

About the area: Fort Dodge is a rural community located in North Central Iowa situated along the Des Moines River, 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, car racing, demolition derby are a few outdoor activities you may enjoy.  

DVM or VMD from an AVMA accredited institution