Founding Partner Veterinarian: Build Your Urgent Care

Livewell Animal Urgent Care of West Des Moines; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Professional liability coverage

Relocation assistance

Generous CE

Job summary

Livewell Animal Urgent Care of West Des Moines is seeking a Founding Partner Veterinarian to build and lead a new urgent care hospital on University Avenue. You’ll shape clinical culture, recruit a high-performing team, and oversee medical standards while driving growth in a central West Des Moines location.

The role offers a base salary and substantial upside, with equity options, a cash incentive plan over $1M, full benefits, relocation assistance, and nationwide professional support within

Qualifications

• DVM degree and license in good standing to practice.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience as a veterinarian.
• Leadership or management experience is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build a practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a modern urgent care hospital from the ground up.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop associate veterinarians and staff.
• Establish standards of care and a client-first, team-oriented culture.
• Partner with hospital management to drive growth and community presence.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Job description

Livewell Animal Urgent Care of West Des Moines is seeking a Founding Partner Veterinarian to build and lead a new urgent care hospital on University Avenue. You’ll shape clinical culture, recruit a high-performing team, and oversee medical standards while driving growth in a central West Des Moines location.

The role offers a base salary and substantial upside, with equity options, a cash incentive plan over $1M, full benefits, relocation assistance, and nationwide professional support within