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Ankeny, IA

Associate Veterinarian – collaborative 6-Doctor hospital is hiring

/, Ankeny, IA, / atlasconsultancygroup.com
Job detailsPay Negotiable (+)
Annual Salary$110,000‑150,000
Hours/Week30‑40
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: closing, openingAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
Paid membership dues and license fees
Work-Life Balance
Health
CE Allowance
Discounted Pet Care
Relocation Assistance
Life Insurance
401k
Hiring Bonus
Scrub Allowance
Vision
PTO
Dental
Paid Parental Leave
Practice Overview

Atlas is a trusted partner for leading veterinary employers across the USA. We partner with privately owned hospitals & corporations to assist with their recruitment efforts and expand their veterinary hospitals and teams. We specialize in supporting, attracting, recruiting, and retaining top-tier veterinary talent to foster business growth while being dedicated to supporting the very best DVMs across North America. Bringing them the most exciting and progressive career opportunities in the veterinary marketplace. Utilize our extensive networks and gain access to a diverse range of positions while being supported at every stage. Our mission is to make finding the next step in your career as stress-free as possible.

Practice Values
trust
leadership in veterinary careers
knowledge
culture
commitment
Practice Type
general practice
Species
cat
dog
Management SoftwareCornerstone

Requirements

Preferred Skills
communication
general practice
time management
teamwork
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

Atlas is delighted to be working with a well-established, community-focused small animal hospital serving Des Moines, IA. This is a hospital that blends the feel of a neighbourhood clinic with the standards of modern veterinary medicine, offering comprehensive preventative care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care services in a supportive, team-driven environment. The hospital puts an emphasis on client education, continuity of care, and building long-term relationships with families and their pets. You’ll join a collaborative team of 6 experienced veterinarians and highly skilled technicians who genuinely enjoy working together, sharing cases, and maintaining high medical standards. Daily rounds, case discussions, and open communication are part of the culture! This opportunity would suit a veterinarian who enjoys a varied caseload, values autonomy in clinical decision-making, and wants to practice high-quality medicine. Whether you are confident in surgery or looking to further develop your surgical and dental skills, you’ll be supported in your growth! If you’re exploring new opportunities, and you’re curious about this one, reach out to Atlas for a confidential conversation to learn more. Key Highlights: • Join a full-service small animal hospital with strong preventative care and surgical focus • Loyal, educated client base in a growing community • Collaborative multi-doctor environment with experienced support staff • Emphasis on high clinical standards and thorough work-ups • Opportunity to work up cases fully with modern diagnostic capabilities • Supportive hospital leadership with open communication • Strong focus on team wellbeing and positive workplace culture About You: • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree • Hold an Iowa License or have the ability to obtain one • Confident in general medicine and routine surgery (or motivated to develop further) • Strong communicator who values client education • Collaborative team player who enjoys case discussion • Committed to delivering compassionate, gold-standard care Benefits: • Competitive compensation with production opportunity • Potential signing/relocation support • CE allowance and structured professional development • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401K with company contribution options • Paid parental leave • Employee pet discounts • Wellbeing resources and employee assistance programs • Career progression opportunities • & lots more!