Clinic Surgical Veterinarian

Animal Rescue League Of Iowa • Des Moines, IA

12h • $100,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa (ARL) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinic Surgical Veterinarian to join our Afford-a-Care Pet Clinics team. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys surgery and would like to spend focused time performing surgical procedures while helping expand access to affordable veterinary care in our community. As a Clinic Surgical Veterinarian, your primary focus will be providing high-quality surgical services for owned pets through the ARL's Afford-a-Care Pet Clinics. You will perform a variety of surgical procedures while partnering closely with veterinary technicians, assistants, and support staff to ensure exceptional patient care and positive client experiences. This position offers the opportunity to focus on surgery in a mission-driven environment without the demands of emergency or after-hours care. Your work will directly support the ARL's mission by helping families access essential veterinary services and improving the health and wellbeing of pets throughout our community.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active Iowa veterinary license in good standing, or the ability to obtain licensure prior to employment.
• Strong interest in surgery.
• Excellent surgical and medical judgment.
• Comfortable performing a high volume of procedures while maintaining quality patient outcomes.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to client education.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with spay/neuter, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.
• Desire to further develop surgical skills.

Responsibilities

• Performing surgical procedures in accordance with established medical standards and ARL protocols.
• Performing spay and neuter procedures, dental surgeries, soft tissue surgeries, mass removals, and other surgical services offered through the Afford-a-Care Pet Clinics.
• Conducting pre-operative examinations, determining surgical candidacy, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, and overseeing post-operative patient care.
• Working collaboratively with clinic support staff to maintain efficient surgical schedules while ensuring the highest standards of patient safety, anesthesia monitoring, pain management, and medical care.
• Providing limited wellness, preventative, or medical care services as needed to support clinic operations and patient needs.
• Contributing to maintaining medical protocols, supporting staff development, and fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and exceptional client service.

Benefits

• Market competitive compensation without the stress of having to meet productivity measures.
• Opportunities for student loan reimbursements.
• PSLF eligibility.
• 401(k) with an employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree