Part-time Veterinarian | All-Pets Hospital | Des Moines

CareVet Health • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to help grow our thriving practice! All levels of experience will be considered, but the ideal candidate will be friendly, personable and a team player. The incoming Veterinarian will have flexible scheduling options that can include GP and Urgent cases and would practice 25 hours/week. Ask about our part-time hours, full time benefits!
Des Moines is a vibrant, fast-growing city with a welcoming community and a cost of living that gives you more space, comfort, and opportunity for your money. It offers a great balance of urban amenities—like restaurants, arts, and entertainment—while still maintaining an easy, low-stress pace of life. Plus, its strong job market and central location make it an ideal place to build both a career and a fulfilling home life.
We are committed to practicing high quality, progressive, individualized medical care for our patients. We provide you with the tools to help your patients through industry-leading medical and diagnostic capabilities.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Benefits

• Six figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
• Generous signing bonus, student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
• Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
• Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
• Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree