Associate Veterinarian - Rochester, MN

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian, DVM, at
VCA Cascade Animal Medical Center & Inn, located in Rochester, Minnesota, and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team?

• AAHA-accredited and Cat-Friendly Certified 3,800 sq. ft. facility with a spacious surgical suite, six exam rooms, and an ultrasound room.

• Equipped with DR radiology, surgical laser, therapy laser, two updated dental stations, and ultrasound.

• Established reputation in the community, attracting referrals from local emergency hospitals, surrounding hospitals, and rural clinics.

• 6-doctor general practice supported by a well-trained team of certified veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives.

• Located in Rochester, MN—a growing, family-friendly city home to the world-famous Mayo Clinic. Enjoy a vibrant downtown full of restaurants, shopping, galleries, and theaters, along with picturesque parks and outdoor activities like biking and hiking.

• Many clients are medically trained and highly engaged in providing the best care possible for their pets.

Schedule

• Full-time schedule: 4 days per week with a rotating half-day on Saturday.

• No on-call—enjoy a balanced work-life schedule in a supportive environment.

Cases

• Wide range of general practice cases, from wellness and preventive care to dentistry, internal medicine, and surgical procedures.

• Regularly see dermatology, ophthalmology, and chronic disease management cases, with the ability to perform in-house diagnostics and advanced imaging.

• Referral potential from Southern Minnesota and Northeastern Iowa due to our location being 1.5 hours from the nearest specialty hospital.

• Opportunities to expand skills with surgical laser, therapy laser, and advanced dental care.

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care

• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine

• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career

• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $110k-160k.

• Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.

• Salary negotiation can be discussed outside of pay band

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits

• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

• Licensure in good standing to practice in (MN), or the ability to obtain

• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled.