Veterinarian-Urgent Care

Job Description

Ready for more medical variety without the stress of overnight emergency medicine?

Value Vet , a thriving 10-doctor small animal hospital in Urbandale, IA , is seeking a Full-Time Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our team. This role is ideal for experienced GPs, ER veterinarians looking for better work-life balance, or new graduates seeking excellent mentorship.

You'll treat a wide range of non-critical urgent care cases , including lacerations, vomiting, bite wounds, ear infections, eye injuries, skin conditions, and other same-day medical concerns. Interest or experience in dentistry and ultrasound is a plus but not required.

We offer a collaborative team, a modern facility, and an exceptional schedule:

• 30-40 hour work week
• Day shifts only
• No weekends, no overnights, no on-call
• Competitive salary and no non-competes
• PTO, CE allowance, paid licenses & dues
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) match

As Part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), You'll Also Enjoy:

• Access to NVA's PetOne Veterinary Training Center for hands-on surgical and clinical training
• Industry-leading Mentorship Program with dedicated one-on-one support
• Support and resources to pursue ABVP certification while practicing , helping veterinarians advance their clinical expertise and professional goals
• No non-compete agreement , providing flexibility and freedom throughout your career
• 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance , covering qualifying short-term illnesses, injuries, pregnancy, maternity, and parental leave
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Future partnership and ownership opportunities for doctors interested in practice leadership

Whether you're an experienced Urgent Care Veterinarian , Associate Veterinarian , or a new graduate , you'll find strong mentorship, excellent medicine, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together.

Join Value Vet and enjoy the perfect balance of challenging medicine and an outstanding quality of life.

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.