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Relief Veterinarian for Des Moines Area

Mission Pet Health

Employed Relief Veterinarian in the Des Moines Area (Multi-Site) while Receiving Part-Time Benefits

We're looking for a Relief Veterinarian to join our team on an as-needed basis! This is a great opportunity for a DVM looking for flexibility while still being part of a supportive, collaborative hospital team/teams locally as needed OR if you are interested in being full-time but working at multiple sites, we are open to discussion!

Whether you're looking to pick up occasional shifts, supplement your current schedule, or simply enjoy the flexibility of relief work, we'd love to connect. Our team provides strong technician support, a collaborative environment, and the resources needed to allow our doctors to focus on providing high-quality medicine.

This is a PRN role (as needed, local multi-site) that you can have a lot of flexibility in picking shifts that works well with your schedule with our internal relief portal to choose shifts with ease, the consistency of the same local clinics and teams, AND receive the same benefits that our part-time employees receive such as 401k/retirement, Professional Liability Coverage, and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

What We're Looking For:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree
  • Active and in-good-standing state veterinary license
  • Ability to provide confident, compassionate small animal care
  • Collaborative and team-oriented approach
  • Flexibility to provide coverage based on hospital needs and availability

Schedule: PRN / relief as-needed coverage with flexible scheduling based on mutual availability.

If you're looking for a flexible way to practice great medicine with a team that values your time and expertise, we'd love to hear from you!

Signing bonus attached for this type of unique role!

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like:

  • Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
  • Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
  • Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
  • Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
  • A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
  • A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
  • Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.
Mission Pet Health
Vacancy posted 22 hours ago
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