Grand Avenue Veterinary Hospital has been proudly serving the West Des Moines, Des Moines, Norwalk, Urbandale, Clive, and surrounding communities since the 1950s. We provide comprehensive, progressive care to dogs and cats in a welcoming, family-friendly setting where clients are on a first-name basis with our doctors and staff. Our focus is on building strong, lasting relationships with pets and their people while practicing high-quality medicine.
Our medical team includes:
Our doctors are supported by a dedicated team of veterinary technicians and support staff who are passionate about patient care, client education, and teamwork.
At Grand Avenue Veterinary Hospital, we take pride in blending progressive medicine with a small-town, personal feel.
Grand Avenue Veterinary Hospital312 Grand Avenue West, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States
Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 annually
New Graduates Welcome!
At Grand Avenue Veterinary Hospital—a proud fixture in the West Des Moines community for over 50 years—we are a caring, client-focused general practice. Staffed by experienced DVMs, our team is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in veterinary medicine and providing compassionate, personalized care to every patient and client. We offer a welcoming environment, treating pets as if they were our own while serving pets throughout the Des Moines metro area.
Grand Avenue Veterinary Hospital is seeking a dedicated, full-time DVM to join our collaborative team in West Des Moines, IA.
Provide comprehensive care including wellness exams, diagnostics, vaccinations, dental cleanings, general surgery, and laser therapy
Communicate effectively with pet owners: explain findings, recommendations, and wellness plans
Collaborate with technicians and support staff to optimize patient care and clinic flow
Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with clinic protocols
Participate in continuing education and training to stay current on standards and techniques
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited institution
Current Iowa veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain)
Compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care
Strong diagnostic, surgical, and communication skills
Supportive team environment—work alongside experienced colleagues in a practice dedicated to excellence
Continuing education support and professional development opportunities
Modern facility offering services like laser therapy, and onsite diagnostics, plus access to board-certified referral partners for advanced cases
A DVM (or soon-to-be DVM!) with a passion for veterinary medicine
A collaborative team player eager to learn and grow
Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset
Availability for full-time work
Why Join Us?
Grand Avenue is not just a veterinary clinic—it’s a place where pets are family. If you aspire to build lasting relationships with clients, grow professionally, and contribute meaningfully to a close-knit team, we’d love to have you on our team.
USD $100,000.00 - USD $125,000.00 /Yr.
Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.
