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American Veterinary Group

Urgent Care Veterinarian - Flexible Schedule!

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A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.

$113,000 / year median in Iowa

+15% projected growth

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  • Flexible Schedule! Share Print Call Us American Veterinary Group Des Moines, Iowa, United States (on-site) APPLY Urgent Care Veterinarian
  • Flexible Schedule! Share Print Call Us American Veterinary Group Des Moines, Iowa, United States (on-site) APPLY Posted 12 hours ago Urgent Care Veterinarian
  • Flexible Schedule!
Share Print Call Us American Veterinary Group Des Moines, Iowa, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience Any Experience Level Considered Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel None Species Canine +1 Feline Type Full-Time +2 Part-Time Relief Position Veterinarian AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Urgent Care Veterinarian
  • Flexible Schedule! The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Urgent Care Veterinarian
  • Flexible Schedule!
The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care in the West Des Moines, IA area. We offer after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our single-doctor shifts offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment. Flexible Schedule Swing/Second Shift ONLY Urgent Care
  • no wellness at all!
No Abdominal Surgeries Fear Free Approach Feline Friendly Practice Strong Technical Team & Support Flexible Schedule (we're so serious we put it twice!) Brand New & Modern Hospitals Click here to take a virtual tour of our clinic! Key Responsibilities Serve patients and clients with a relationship-based approach Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership Grow relationships within the practice and the West Des Moines community Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments during our open hours Benefits Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance Paid State Licensing Fees Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) Additional Holiday Pay on Holiday Shifts Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care
  • Multiple Pets!
Personalized & 1:1 Mentorship Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms Flexible Compensation Package Healthcare Packages & Retirement Match 3 Weeks PTO, Paid Parental Leave + Paid Maternity Leave, Work/Life Balance day off annually Requirements DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program) Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)
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85499655 American Veterinary Group View your LinkedIn connections Please refer to the company's website or job descriptions to learn more about them. View Full Profile More Jobs from American Veterinary Group Associate Veterinarian
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AVMA LIFE AVMA PLIT AVMA
Political Action Committee (PAC) Student AVMA (SAVMA) Contact Us Work at AVMA Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map Follow Us Subscribe to Newsletters © 2026 American Veterinary Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Job Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States Median Salary Net Salary per month $3,627 Cost of Living Index 69 /100 69 Median Apartment Rent in City Center (1-3 Bedroom) $1,235
  • $1,744 $1,490 Safety Index 57 /100 57 Utilities Basic (Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment) $137
  • $219 $145 High-Speed Internet $50
  • $100 $69 Transportation Gasoline (1 gallon) $2.
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