Senior Veterinarian – West Des Moines, IA

Desort; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity/ownership opportunity

Monthly production-based compensation

Relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional development support

Professional liability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Desort is seeking a Senior Veterinarian to lead the launch of a new, fully supported small animal hospital in West Des Moines, IA. You will shape the hospital's medical direction, culture, and client experience from the ground up.

You'll have autonomy to practice medicine your way, supported by established infrastructure, resources, and a growth-oriented team culture.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent.
• Active or eligible veterinary license.
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and surgical skills.
• Leadership experience or interest in a leadership role.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in practice development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, individualized patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the medical vision, standards of care, and clinical operations of the hospital.
• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventative care for small animals.
• Build, mentor, and support a collaborative veterinary team.
• Establish protocols and workflows aligned with best practices and your clinical approach.
• Deliver a high standard of client service through clear communication and education.
• Contribute to hospital performance, growth, and overall success.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical skills

Surgical skills

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

DVM/VMD

Job description

Senior Veterinarian – West Des Moines, IA

A forward-thinking veterinary organization is seeking a Senior Veterinarian to lead the launch of a new, fully supported small animal hospital. This role offers the opportunity to shape the hospital’s medical direction, team culture, and client experience from the ground up. This position is well-suited for an experienced veterinarian who is motivated by professional growth, leadership, and building a practice aligned with their clinical approach. You’ll have the autonomy to practice medicine your way, supported by established operational infrastructure and resources.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the medical vision, standards of care, and clinical operations of the hospital
• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and preventative care for small animal patients
• Build, mentor, and support a collaborative veterinary team
• Establish protocols and workflows aligned with best practices and your clinical approach
• Deliver a high standard of client service through clear communication and education
• Contribute to hospital performance, growth, and overall success

What We’re Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree
• Active or eligible veterinary license
• Strong clinical, diagnostic, and surgical skills
• Leadership experience or interest in a leadership role
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in practice development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high-quality, individualized patient care

What You’ll Gain

• Leadership role in launching and developing a new hospital
• Performance-based incentives tied to hospital growth
• Equity/ownership opportunity
• Monthly production-based compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Professional liability coverage
• Paid time off and relocation assistance
• Leadership training, mentorship, and career development pathways
• Access to a broad network of veterinary professionals for collaboration and support

Equal Opportunity Employer

This veterinary organization is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.