Medical Lead Veterinarian

Additional Hospital Information & What We Are Looking For:

Reason for Opening: Current Medical Lead is Internally Transferring to our other local clinic on great terms. You would have support locally and regionally! 

• Interest In: Small-animal general practice in an AAHA-accredited, full-service veterinary hospital committed to practicing exceptional medicine with compassion and integrity. Clinical interests may include preventative care, wellness, internal medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, urgent care, pain management, behavioral medicine, nutrition counseling, and client education. The hospital is equipped to provide comprehensive care utilizing advanced diagnostics, digital imaging, surgery, and modern anesthetic and monitoring protocols. 

• Medical Lead / Experienced Veterinarian: We are seeking an experienced veterinarian to join our team as Medical Lead. This is a predominantly clinical leadership opportunity (80–90% practicing medicine) for a veterinarian who enjoys leading by example, fostering collaboration, and helping shape the medical direction of a well-established, AAHA-accredited practice. The ideal candidate is passionate about practicing progressive medicine while helping elevate clinical standards, supporting fellow veterinarians, and driving continued hospital success. 

• Supportive, Experienced Technical Staff: Practice alongside a knowledgeable and compassionate support team that is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Our technicians and support staff help maximize doctor efficiency through anesthesia monitoring, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery support, client communication, and patient advocacy, allowing you to focus on practicing high-quality medicine. 

• Layout & Facility Highlights: AAHA-accredited hospital featuring modern exam rooms, in-house laboratory equipment, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, surgical and dental suites, advanced monitoring equipment, and workflow designed to support efficient, high-quality medicine. The hospital continually invests in technology and continuing education to ensure both patients and team members receive the highest standard of care. 

• Collaborative Leadership Environment: As Medical Lead, you'll partner with hospital leadership to champion clinical excellence, support medical protocols, encourage collaboration among the veterinary team, and help guide the continued growth of an already respected practice. This is a leader-of-medicine role focused on clinical mentorship through example, quality medicine, and continuous improvement, not heavy administrative responsibilities.

• Patient Mix: A diverse small-animal caseload primarily consisting of dogs and cats, providing a rewarding mix of wellness care, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and advanced diagnostics. The variety of cases allows experienced veterinarians to continue expanding their medical interests while practicing comprehensive medicine. 

Medical Lead Role Snapshot

Clinical Responsibilities (80–90%)

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate veterinary care across wellness, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and urgent care services.
 • Independently manage routine, advanced, and chronic medical cases with confidence and strong clinical judgment.
 • Build lasting relationships with clients through exceptional communication and individualized treatment planning.
 • Lead by example on the hospital floor, modeling outstanding medicine, teamwork, and patient advocacy.

Medical Lead / Leader of Medicine Responsibilities (10–20%)

• Serve as the primary clinical leader and medical authority within the hospital.
 • Guide medical standards, protocols, and consistency in patient care.
 • Support fellow veterinarians through collaboration on medical cases and clinical decision-making.
 • Partner with hospital leadership on equipment, workflow improvements, and medical initiatives.
 • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and progressive, evidence-based medicine.

Website: https://www.hubbellvet.com/

Location: 3451 Hubbell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317

Apply today for immediate consideration!

If you're an experienced veterinarian looking to combine hands-on clinical medicine with meaningful leadership, we'd love to connect.

For confidential consideration, please send your resume to Katie Shaffer at: katie.shaffer@mvetpartners.com

All applications and conversations are upheld with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Why Des Moines, IA?

Des Moines continues to be one of the Midwest's fastest-growing cities, offering an outstanding combination of career opportunity, affordability, and quality of life. Consistently ranked among the nation's best places to live, the metro features a thriving food and brewery scene, vibrant downtown, professional sports, miles of biking and walking trails, farmers markets, live music, and year-round festivals.

Residents enjoy a cost of living below the national average, excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and short commute times, making it easy to spend more time doing what you love. Whether you're looking for an exciting downtown lifestyle or a quiet suburban community, Des Moines offers the perfect balance of professional growth and personal fulfillment.

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.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.