Associate Veterinarian - North of the Twin Cities - Minnesota

Wellhaven Pet Health•Ramsey, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

WellHaven is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to support its practices north of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. The Associate DVM provides high-quality veterinary care and client service while supporting employee well-being, productivity, medical quality, and hospital business performance. The Principal Doctor and Practice Manager provide leadership and support for the role. The position includes practicing veterinary medicine in compliance with applicable laws, WellHaven protocols, and its Code of Ethics; maintaining accurate medical records; communicating with clients; and contributing to community events, marketing, and hospital projects. The Associate Veterinarian demonstrates proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices, advocates for client service and patient well-being, and provides training and leadership to support staff as required. New graduates may gain experience in medical training and safety leadership over time. The job is performed onsite at a hospital or an approved offsite event location; remote work is not available. The environment may include limited space, pet waste odors, and noise. Schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays. The role may involve exposure to animals that bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications, radiation near X-ray equipment, and prescription medications, including controlled substances. WellHaven describes its hospital network as providing broader support while allowing hospitals to remain autonomous. It emphasizes personal growth, practice support, and work-life balance. The posting invites candidates to ask about a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance and points to the company careers page for authoritative wage information; no specific salary range is stated.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.
State Veterinary Board license.
Must be in good standing with the state or states where employed on the first day of employment.
Uphold integrity and ethics in actions and behavior.
Maintain veterinary certification and develop knowledge and skills through continuing education and professional development.
Demonstrate motivation, determination, and accountability in pursuing goals and high-quality outcomes.
Provide consistent, high-quality care and safe medical services.
Set priorities and remain action-oriented, calm, and resilient in an extremely fast-paced work environment.
Learn new computer software systems, including EMR and scheduling systems.
Ability to communicate and organize effectively when interacting with clients and the veterinary team.
Ability to perform the physical and sensory tasks described for the role, including standing, walking, lifting 50 or more pounds, and using equipment and a keyboard.

Nice To Haves

Current USDA Accreditation.

Responsibilities

Ensure consistent, high-quality veterinary care and safe, exceptional service while supporting a positive hospital environment, medical standards, and 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 veterinary medicine in compliance with the State Veterinary Practice Act, applicable controlled-substance laws, and the WellHaven Code of Ethics.
Maintain thorough 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 support staff as required.
Provide professional, efficient, and exceptional customer service; adapt communication to clients' needs and resolve complaints as appropriate.
Lead and guide the team in meeting hospital safety standards and DEA and OSHA regulations, and comply with OSHA standards and company policies.
Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus (candidates are invited to ask about availability).
Relocation assistance (candidates are invited to ask about availability).
Quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual.
No non-compete agreements.
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.