Associate Veterinarian - Ramsey Animal Hospital - Ramsey, MN

WellHaven Pet Health•Ramsey, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ramsey Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its small-animal practice in Ramsey, Minnesota. The hospital offers modern veterinary equipment, including full-mouth digital dental radiographs, digital radiography, and an in-house Idexx laboratory suite. The Associate DVM is responsible for delivering high-quality veterinary care and client service while supporting employee well-being, hospital standards, and business performance. The role works with the Principal Doctor and Practice Manager to support the hospital environment, medical quality, and team development. The position is performed onsite at the hospital or at an approved offsite event; remote work is not available. The hospital is part of the WellHaven Pet Health network, which provides support while allowing hospitals to remain autonomous. The role requires veterinary medicine practice in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and WellHaven policies, thorough medical records, clear client communication, and proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices. Schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays. The workplace has limited space and may involve pet-waste odors and noise. The role may involve exposure to animals that could bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medication odors, radiation near an X-ray machine, and prescription or controlled medications. Salary is listed as $110,000–$150,000 plus production.

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.
Integrity and ethical conduct.
Ability to provide consistent, high-quality care and safe medical services.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to set priorities, remain action-oriented, and work calmly and resiliently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to learn computer software systems, including EMR and scheduling systems.
Accountability and motivation to achieve goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and lifting more than 50 pounds.
Good hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity, ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity required to use a keyboard, operate equipment, and read information; specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and adjusting focus.

Nice To Haves

Current USDA Accreditation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide consistent, high-quality veterinary care and safe, exceptional medical services while supporting a positive hospital environment and business performance.
Follow WellHaven protocols and practices and oversee employees in prioritizing practice goals.
Collaborate with the Principal Doctor on development plans aligned with hospital objectives.
Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with applicable veterinary practice laws, controlled-substance laws, the WellHaven Code of Ethics, and medical-record requirements.
Maintain thorough, accurate medical charts 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 excellent client service and patient well-being.
Provide medical training to support staff and train, lead, or manage staff as required.
Deliver professional, efficient, and exceptional customer service; communicate and organize effectively with clients and the veterinary team; adapt to client needs and resolve complaints as appropriate.
Lead and guide the team in meeting safety standards and DEA and OSHA regulations; comply with OSHA standards and company policies.
Stay current with advances in veterinary medicine through continuing education and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus (ask about availability).
Relocation assistance (ask about availability).
Full-time benefits available at 30 hours per week, with three-day work weeks.
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 can flex with the employee’s interests.
Pet wellness plans.
Scrub allowance.