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Shenandoah, Iowa

Medical Director | CareVet of Shenandoah

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

CareVet of Shenandoah, a CareVet partner, is seeking an experienced Veterinarian to lead our practice as Medical Director! Our Medical Directors spend 90+% of their time practicing medicine! This position offers a six-figure salary plus production, clinical support, work/life balance, and more!

Job Summary

The Medical Director is responsible for providing medical leadership for the hospital, managing associate veterinarians, and assuring regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine. The Medical Director is also responsible for creating an environment of teamwork in which quality medicine and exceptional client service are delivered.

In partnership with the Hospital Manager, the Medical Director is responsible for the financial performance and general operations of the hospital under the guidance of CareVet leadership. In addition, the Hospital Manager and Medical Director are responsible for cultivating a supportive and collaborative team environment.

About the Hospital

Shenandoah Animal Hospital was founded in 1996 and has been proudly serving the Shenandoah, Iowa community ever since. Their strong team is known for providing personalized, high-quality veterinary care for every pet and welcoming the community like family.

Living in Shenandoah, IA has an idyllic small town feel with just 5,000 residents. Locals enjoy a low cost of living, affordable home prices, an incredible sense of community and a gorgeous golf club! Shenandoah is an easy two hour drive to either Kansas City, MO or Des Moines, IA.

CareVet Offers You

  • Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
  • Lucrative Equity Bonus Package or option for cash Signing Bonus
  • Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
  • Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
  • Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
  • Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
  • For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Advancing Medical Care
  • Creating an Enviornment of Teamwork and Colloboration
  • Leading Staff & Practice
  • Driving Revenue & Financial Responsibilities
  • Growing the Practice

Qualifications

  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

To learn more about positions available, please contact Kelly at kweber@carevethealth.com Apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staff managementFinancial managementDecision makingAnimal handling

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs

2
$120k
2
$140k
5
$150k-165k
1
$175k
2
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

Sign-on bonus
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Relocation assistance
83%
CME allowance
67%
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$160k-$180k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Shenandoah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$166k
Median resident rent
$774/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k with match
Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Paid time off
Access to Carebnb vacation properties
CE opportunities
Employee Assistance Program