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VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital located in Des Moines, Iowa is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

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VCA Avondale has something for every career path!  We perform ultrasounds, orthopedic surgeries, and advanced dentistry in addition to excellent preventive medicine.  We even have a Rehabilitation and Laser Therapy Center!  If you are a fan of the felines, we have a separate cat only hospital section where our feline friends can get the best of care in a calm, quiet environment.  We also have a great boarding facility that includes deluxe vacation suites and offers Doggie Day Care and Grooming.  If there is an area you want to grow in, we are here for you!

Our hospital has been serving the Des Moines community for over 45 years. We are AHAA accredited and believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. We are a Gold Standard Feline Friendly practice and are seeking accreditation as a Fear Free practice as well. 

We are open 6 days a week and our doctors work 4 day work weeks with a rotating Saturday schedule.  We do our best to be flexible for our doctors as well as meet the needs of our hospital.

VCA Avondale Veterinary Hospital

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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