About this opportunity
Careerwebsite lists this Clinic Associate Veterinarian opportunity in des moines, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Clinic Veterinarian
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our ARL Afford-a-Care Pet Clinics team. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who wants to practice high-quality medicine in a collaborative, mission-driven clinic environment while helping expand access to veterinary care in the Des Moines metro. At the ARL Afford-a-Care Pet Clinics, our veterinarians provide trusted care for pets and the people who love them without the stress of production-based compensation measures. This position offers the opportunity to build client relationships, see a broad range of cases, work alongside experienced support staff, and make a visible difference in the community.
Schedule
Schedules are typically four 10-hour days
ARL Afford-a-Care Pet Clinics are open Monday through Friday
Rotating half-day Saturdays
No emergency or after-hours care
About the ARL Afford-a-Care Pet Clinics
The ARL Afford-a-Care Pet Clinics are part of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, Iowa’s largest nonprofit animal welfare organization. Through the clinics, the ARL extends its mission into the community by helping pet owners access trusted, affordable veterinary care for the animals they love. There are two clinic locations that provide pets with quality, affordable, compassionate care. Services include preventative care, on-site blood work, radiographs, surgery, and other essential veterinary services at a more affordable rate to help pets stay in loving homes.
What You’ll Do
Provide high-quality veterinary care for owned pets through the ARL Afford-a-Care Pet Clinics.
Perform examinations, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications.
Provide preventative care, wellness services, medical care, and client education.
Perform or support surgical and dental procedures based on experience, interest, and clinic needs.
Build trusted relationships with clients while helping them understand treatment options and next steps.
Maintain accurate medical records and follow established medical protocols
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
The ARL is proud to offer competitive, market-driven compensation and a mission-focused culture. In addition, a variety of benefits are available to full-time employees including:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid long-term disability and basic life insurance
Supplemental insurances, including short-term disability, supplemental life insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance
401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution
Veterinary benefits
Work-life balance through our expansive holiday and paid time off policies
Potential student loan reimbursement opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Market-competitive compensation without the stress of production-based compensation measures
Physical and Work Environment Requirements
This position works in a veterinary clinic environment and may require standing for extended periods, performing examinations and procedures, safely handling animals of varying sizes and temperaments, and moving throughout the clinic as needed.
The role may involve exposure to animals, animal dander, cleaning agents, anesthetic gases, moderate noise, zoonotic diseases, and other conditions common to veterinary practice while following established safety procedures.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Why Join the ARL?
As a Veterinarian with the ARL Afford-a-Care Pet Clinics, your work helps families access trusted veterinary care while supporting the health and wellbeing of pets in our community. You will practice quality medicine in a collaborative environment where your judgment, compassion, and contributions are valued.
If you are looking for a clinic role where you can provide meaningful care, work with a supportive team, and make a visible difference for pets and the people who love them, we would love to connect.
Employment in this position is at-will, meaning either the employee or the ARL may end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, as permitted by law.
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. Applicants and employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations as needed.
What We’re Looking For
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, DVM or equivalent, from an accredited veterinary school required.
Active Iowa veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to employment, required.
Strong medical judgment and commitment to high-quality patient care.
Interest in access-to-care veterinary medicine and community impact.
Strong communication skills and commitment to client education.
Ability to work effectively with clients, veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff.
Experience in general practice, surgery, dentistry, shelter medicine, or community veterinary care preferred.
Experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply.
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Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
Who can apply
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