Veterinarian

Build a career you love with a supportive team, excellent medical resources, and the flexibility to enjoy life outside the clinic.

University West Pet Clinic

is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our established small animal practice in the Des Moines metro area. Whether you're a new graduate looking for strong mentorship or an experienced DVM ready for your next opportunity, you'll find a collaborative team, loyal clients, and the resources to practice high-quality veterinary medicine.

Why Join University West Pet Clinic?

Competitive compensation: Base salary plus production pay and leadership bonus opportunities.

Work-life balance: Paid time off and a benefits package designed to support your life inside and outside of work.

A collaborative team: Work alongside skilled veterinary technicians and support staff who help deliver excellent patient care.

Modern medical resources: Digital radiology, dental radiography, ultrasound, an in-house IDEXX laboratory, therapeutic laser, and dedicated surgical suites.

Professional growth: Access hands‑on training in surgery, dentistry, ultrasound, and leadership through NVA’s PetOne Veterinary Training Center.

Mentorship and development: Access to NVA’s mentorship and leadership development programs.

Career advancement: Opportunities to pursue leadership roles and potential future practice ownership or partnership.

Competitive Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well‑being and long‑term career goals, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and continuing education allowance
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional dues, state licensing, and DEA reimbursement
• 100% company‑paid short‑term disability insurance, including coverage for qualifying pregnancy, maternity, and parental leave
• No non‑compete agreement

Grow Your Career with NVA

As part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), you'll have access to additional clinical education, professional development, mentorship, and resources to help you reach your goals. Veterinarians interested in advancing their clinical expertise can also explore support for ABVP certification.

Enjoy Life in Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines offers the best of Midwest living, with an affordable cost of living, great restaurants, local breweries, an expanding arts and entertainment scene, and miles of biking and hiking trails. With welcoming communities, family‑friendly amenities, and a growing local economy, the Des Moines metro is a great place to put down roots without the cost and congestion of a larger city.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting‑related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
• If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.