Associate Veterinarian - The Gentle Doctor - Savage, MN

The Gentle Doctor • Savage, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Veterinarian at The Gentle Doctor Veterinary Clinic in Savage, Minnesota, provides high-quality veterinary care and client service while supporting employee well-being and the productivity of the veterinary medical team. The clinic emphasizes preventative medicine and informed collaboration with pet owners. The Associate Doctor works with the Principal Doctor and Practice Manager to support the hospital environment, medical quality, and business performance. The position is onsite at the hospital or an approved offsite event location; remote work is unavailable.

The role includes practicing veterinary medicine in accordance with applicable laws, professional ethics, and WellHaven protocols; maintaining thorough medical records; communicating with clients; and demonstrating proficiency in anesthesia, surgery, dentistry, and current medical practices. The Associate Veterinarian also supports and trains staff, contributes to community events and marketing initiatives, and helps ensure hospital safety and regulatory compliance. New graduates may gain experience in staff training and safety leadership over time.

The hospital is part of the WellHaven Pet Health network, which provides support while allowing hospitals to remain autonomous. WellHaven describes its approach as people-first, with an emphasis on personal growth, practice support, and life balance. The posting notes full-time benefits are available at 30 hours per week, quarterly production bonuses without negative accrual, no non-compete agreements, leadership opportunities, up to 200 hours of PTO, health coverage with an HSA contribution, a flexible CE allowance, pet wellness plans, and a scrub allowance. Sign-on bonus and relocation support are mentioned as items to ask about.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), or equivalent degree.
• State Veterinary Board License.
• Be in good standing with the state or states where employed on the first day of employment.
• Uphold integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors.
• Maintain veterinary knowledge and certification through ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Demonstrate motivation and determination to achieve goals and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide consistent, high-quality care and safe, exceptional medical services.
• Remain action-oriented and set priorities effectively.
• Work effectively in an extremely fast-paced environment while remaining calm and resilient.
• Learn new computer software systems, including EMR and scheduling systems.
• Demonstrate a high level of accountability.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and lifting 50 or more pounds.
• Work schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays.

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 prioritizing practice goals.
• Collaborate with the Principal Doctor to establish development plans aligned with hospital objectives.
• Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, controlled-substance requirements, and the WellHaven Code of Ethics.
• Maintain thorough and accurate medical charts and documentation that 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; communicate and organize effectively with clients and the veterinary team.
• Adapt service to individual client needs and resolve customer complaints as appropriate.
• Lead and guide the team in meeting DEA and OSHA safety standards and regulations, and meet OSHA requirements described in company policies.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus (ask about availability).
• Relocation support (ask about availability).
• Full-time benefits available at 30 hours per week.
• 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.
• Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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