Veterinary Surgeon

Job Details

Job Location
:
Oakdale, MN 55128

Position Type
:
Full Time

Education Level
: DVM

Salary Range
: $ - $ Base+Commission/year

Job Shift
:
Day

Small Animal Surgeon Opportunity at Minnesota's Largest Locally Owned Specialty Hospital

About Us

As Minnesota's largest locally owned emergency and specialty hospital, Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota has been caring for pets-and the people who love them-since 1980. We're proud of our roots in this community and remain dedicated to providing trusted, long-term care for years to come.

We're owned by veterinarians - both in the community and on our staff. And we're managed by the same people who work in the hospital every day-leaders who know the job, the patients, and the pressure-because they've lived it too.

AERC offers true multispecialty collaboration-with boarded specialists in emergency and critical care, cardiology, dentistry, dermatology, internal medicine, radiology, surgery, oncology, neurology, and exotics-all under one roof in our state-of-the-art, newly constructed, 47,000 sq. ft. facility spanning three floors. AERC's stable and supportive environment is reflected in the tenure of our specialists-many of whom have been with us for more than a decade as they've built and expanded their departments.

We offer what no other hospital in Minnesota can: the advanced medicine and collaboration of a large multispecialty hospital, and the heart, stability, and support of a locally-owned practice that's been here for over four decades.

Location: Oakdale, MN

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Commission Incentives

Benefits include:

• Shareholder/ownership opportunities for long-term career growth and an investment in your future
• Medical & dental insurance provided with generous employer contribution
• Hospital-sponsored short- & long-term disability, life insurance, telemedicine, and EAP
• Time off for continuing education is available by request and encouraged as part of professional development.
• Uniform, continuing education, and dues stipend, plus more

Qualifications:

• Experience or a willingness to work with a diverse range of cases, including soft tissue, orthopedic, and oncologic surgeries
• Board certified or residency-trained in veterinary small animal surgery
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A desire to contribute to a culture of kindness, curiosity, and mutual respect
• A passion for delivering high-quality veterinary care

If you're looking for a fulfilling position with a variety in casework and a supportive team, we want to hear from you!

Why Minnesota?

From bustling city vibes to serene lakeside escapes, Minnesota offers the best of both worlds. Explore world-renowned healthcare institutions like the Mayo Clinic, enjoy the Mall of America's endless entertainment, or unwind in "Cabin Country" for weekend fishing, hiking, and peace. With major league sports, award-winning dining, and a strong culture of work-life balance, Minnesota is an adventure waiting to happen.

Surgical Equipment & Capabilities

• Dedicated surgical suites for soft tissue, orthopedic, and advanced interventional (C-arm guided) procedures
• Stryker surgical lighting
• Cautery smoke evacuation systems
• Hall Surgairtome pneumatic drills
• Micro Aire battery-powered drills
• Advanced Surgical Technology
• Force Triad Ligasure energy platforms
• Monopolar and bipolar electrocautery
• Storz arthroscopy and laparoscopy tower
• Edge Life handheld ultrasound

Specialized Interventions

• Tracheal stenting capabilities
• SUB (Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass) placement

On-site Diagnostic Imaging

• GE C-arm fluoroscopy
• GE 16-slice CT scanner
• Siemens 1.5T MRI
• DR radiology system with Fuji detector
• Laboratory & Support Services
• Full IDEXX in-house laboratory
• In-house blood banking

How to Apply:

We'd love to learn more about your goals and how we can support your success - reach out to our Chief Medical Officer, Steven R. Shadwick, DVM, DACVIM, , or our Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Jurikson, VMD, MBA, at , today!

The primary function of the AERC Veterinary Specialist is to provide and recommend the highest standards of care to both existing patients of AERC and future referrals to AERC. A Specialist is defined as a Board Certified…