Associate Veterinarian

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We are a multiple‑doctor veterinary practice offering a wide variety of services for all animals, including exotics, birds, reptiles, and pocket pets. We have served the central Minnesota area since 1951. Our goal is to provide the highest quality standards of care in a warm and friendly environment. We understand that your pet is part of your family and consider you part of ours.

It is our priority to provide the finest medical, surgical, and dental care to our patients, while ensuring owners are well informed, involved, and comfortable with pet‑care decisions. Using state‑of‑the‑art equipment and keeping abreast of advances, we nurture the human‑pet bond and create a harmonious relationship between people and pets.

• Examine and treat companion animals, determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment, collect samples, and interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end‑of‑life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; assisted lifting for >25 pounds.

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

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