Associate Veterinarian - Burnsville Animal Clinic - Burnsville, MN

WellHaven Pet Health • Burnsville, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Burnsville Animal Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in its AAHA-accredited hospital serving the Minneapolis South metro area. The clinic is a collaborative team of three veterinarians, veterinary assistants, and technicians, with facilities that include anesthesia monitoring, digital radiography, ultrasound, and surgery and dental suites. The clinic emphasizes affordable care, client understanding, patient well-being, and a supportive hospital environment.

The Associate DVM is responsible for veterinary medical care, client service, employee well-being, and the productivity of the veterinary medical team. The Principal Doctor and Practice Manager provide leadership to support the Associate DVM in maintaining the hospital environment, medical quality, and business performance. The position is performed onsite at the hospital or an approved offsite event location; remote work is not available.

The role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree and a license in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board. Current USDA accreditation is a plus. Schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays. The salary range is $110,000–$150,000 plus production.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
• State Veterinary Board License and, on the first day of employment, good standing in the state(s) where employed.
• Comply with applicable veterinary practice acts, controlled-substance laws, the WellHaven Code of Ethics, and OSHA standards.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical records.
• Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills when working with clients and the veterinary team.
• Ability to set priorities, remain action-oriented, and work calmly and resiliently in a very fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn computer software systems, including EMR and scheduling systems.
• High accountability, integrity, ethical conduct, motivation, and determination to achieve goals and deliver quality outcomes.
• Stay current in veterinary medicine through continuing education and professional development.
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity, and ability to reach and grasp; visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information.
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and lift 50 or more pounds.
• Ability to work onsite in an environment with limited space, pet-waste odors, and noise; potential exposure to pets that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications, radiation near X-ray equipment, prescription medications, and controlled substances.

Nice To Haves

• Current USDA Accreditation.
• Experience providing medical training to support staff and leading or managing support staff; the posting notes that new graduates will gain experience over time.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, high-quality veterinary care and safe, exceptional medical services.
• Support a positive hospital environment, uphold medical standards, and contribute to business performance.
• Follow WellHaven protocols and practices and oversee employees in support of practice goals.
• Collaborate with the Principal Doctor to establish development plans aligned with hospital objectives.
• Practice in compliance with applicable veterinary practice acts, controlled-substance laws, and the WellHaven Code of Ethics.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records and meet hospital quality-control standards.
• Communicate comprehensively with clients in person, by phone, and by email as needed.
• Participate in community events, external marketing initiatives, and hospital projects.
• Demonstrate proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices.
• Advocate for exceptional client service and patient well-being.
• Provide medical training to support staff and train, lead, or manage staff as required.
• Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional customer service; adapt to individual client needs and resolve complaints as appropriate.
• Lead and guide the team in meeting DEA, OSHA, and company safety standards and regulations.
• Complete other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus (ask about availability).
• Relocation assistance (ask about availability).
• Full-time benefits available at 30 hours per week.
• Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual.
• No non-competes.
• Leadership opportunities.
• Up to 200 hours of PTO, including holidays, continuing education, and sick time.
• Comprehensive health coverage and a generous HSA contribution.
• Continuing education allowance that flexes with the employee’s interests.
• Pet wellness plans.
• Scrub allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree