Associate Veterinarian (Generous Sign-on/Retention Bonus and Relocation)

Starch Pet Hospital, located in Des Moines, Iowa, and University West Pet Clinic, located in Clive, Iowa, are seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team (Generous Sign-on/Retention Bonus and Relocation).

Starch Pet Hospital and University West Pet Clinics are two well-established full service veterinary hospitals in the Des Moines metro area. Starch Pet Hospital was originally founded in the late 1940’s and moved to a new 4500 sq. ft. building in 1996. University West was established in 1976, and is a 4500-sq. ft. hospital that was extensively remodeled in 2006.

We are seeking an associate veterinarian to join our two hospital, 8 veterinarian team.  Both hospitals are fully staffed with excellent technicians and support staff that provide a busy, fast paced, congenial work environment. We strive to provide quality and compassionate care to our patients. Strong communication is essential. Our clientele is diverse and expect the best quality medicine and surgery available. Candidate shall practice high quality medicine while possessing a strong desire to learn and perform surgeries ranging from spays and neuters to orthopedics and soft tissue surgeries of all types. Option to work at one or both hospitals.

About our Hospitals

• Both hospitals are full service hospitals with 4 exam rooms, dedicated surgery suites, large well equipped treatment areas, as well as grooming and boarding areas.
• Fully equipped in house laboratory with IDEXX chemistry and blood analyzers.
• Digital Radiology, ultrasound
• Companion laser therapy unit
• Dental services: Dental exams, Dental Radiographs, cleaning, polishing and extractions
• Two emergency/Specialty Practices in area to refer to
• Iowa State University small animal hospital 40 miles away in Ames
• Expansive In-house pharmacy as well as several compounding pharmacies in area
• Senior doctors very willing to share wide breadth of experience
• Senior doctors and management very open to and willing to try new advances in surgery and medicine.

About Des Moines

Des Moines is in central Iowa and is the capital city for the state. The Des Moines metro area has a population of an estimated 611,000 people and is the fastest growing area of the state. The area offers all of the amenities of a larger metropolitan area including restaurants and entertainment, along with core Midwestern values, and affordable cost of living. In 2017 Des Moines ranked 9th in US News & World Report 100 best places to live in the USA.

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