Dr. Grant Jacobson is Now a Fellow of the American Laser Study Club

The American Laser Study Club is proud to welcome Grant Jacobson, DVM, as a newly named ALSC Fellow. Fellowship reflects more than participation—it acknowledges exceptional command of laser surgery fundamentals and rigorous safety performance, demonstrated through success on both ALSC and Laser Institute of America (LIA) examinations.

Please click here to learn more about the criteria for becoming an ALSC Fellow and to view the full roster of current Fellows.

About Dr. Jacobson

Dr. Grant Jacobson is a passionate and dedicated veterinarian who followed his true calling to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and their owners. Driven by a lifelong affinity for animals, his journey to becoming The Hometown Veterinarian is unique.

Like many teenagers. Dr. Jacobson struggled to select a college major. However, uncertainty gave him time to stop and truly reflect on his passion and goals. It was then that veterinary medicine called his name.

After he declared his major, friends and family said they had known he was destined for this path from the start. With a love of animals and a desire to make a difference, his journey to becoming a veterinarian took shape.

Dr. Jacobson graduated from Iowa State University in 1997 with a degree in veterinary medicine. Prior to attending Iowa State, he attended Marshalltown Community College, laying the foundation for his future veterinary career.

He began his veterinary career working at Blue Sky Animal Hospital in Wyoming, Minnesota, in 1997. In 1999, his roots brought him back home to Marshalltown, where he continued to practice veterinary medicine for 19 years at Animal Clinic – The Vet until it was sold to a corporate consolidator. In 2018, he founded The Hometown Veterinarian and has been committed to providing the highest standard of veterinary care to his patients.

Throughout his professional journey, Dr. Jacobson has been actively involved in various organizations, including the Independent Veterinary Practitioners Association (IVPA), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA), the Association of Avian Veterinarians (AAV), and the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV), and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians (AEMV). He is also an alum of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. Dr. Jacobson also enjoys mentoring and nurturing aspiring veterinary students, which showcases his commitment to shaping the next generation of veterinary professionals.

Dr. Jacobson has a passion for surgery. He was an early innovator of veterinary laser surgery. As a surgeon, every Dr. Jacobson surgery is a laser surgery because”Why would you want your pet to bleed and hurt more?” He is obsessive about the comfort and pain relief of his animal patients. He is skilled in orthopedics and soft tissue surgery and accepts referrals from across the state of Iowa. Dr. Jacobson also enjoys managing complex medical cases and is well-versed in treating cats, dogs, ferrets, birds, rabbits, reptiles, and many other exotic pet species. He is very knowledgeable and comfortable managing patients with heart disease, diabetes, allergies, endocrine diseases, infectious diseases, and kidney disease, to name a few.

Outside of life as a veterinarian, Dr. Jacobson embraces a diverse range of personal hobbies and interests. He actively participates on the local Pheasants Forever Board, championing wildlife conservation and habitat preservation. He also engages in 3D printing, gardening, music, guitar playing, and fishing. He also serves as a member of his church worship band and is an Eagle Scout.

You can learn more about Dr. Jacobson on his website at hometownveterinarian.com.