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Urgent Care Relief Veterinarian

UrgentVet
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/28/2026

Description


We are looking for relief veterinarians to help cover shifts at our UrgentVet Hospital. Weekday shifts are 3-11pm and weekend shifts are 10am-8pm. We are open 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No surgery or dentistry required at our hospitals. We are an urgent care clinic with cloud-based electronic medical records and an online queue system.


Key Responsibilities


  • Veterinarian’s role in the Clinic is a position of leadership, trust, and respect and shall conduct themselves accordingly
  • Promote the human-animal bond through exceptional client experience
  • Manage multiple patients and varying priorities within allotted timeframes

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise


  • DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
  • Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be working

Overview of UrgentVet


UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care, offering after-hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our single-doctor model offers care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud-based EMR, digital x-ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in-house lab equipment.

Click here to take a virtual tour of one of our hospitals!

About UrgentVet

UrgentVet was founded to fill the gap between your regular veterinarian and the ER vet. When your pet has a mild illness or minor injury after hours, we’ll provide the compassionate care your pet needs and the affordability and convenience you want.

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $129,894 - $196,078

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