Associate Veterinarian - South of the Twin Cities - Minnesota

Wellhaven Pet Health • Burnsville, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

WellHaven is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to support its practices just north of the Twin Cities in Minnesota. The Associate DVM is responsible for high-quality veterinary care, client service, employee well-being, and the productivity of the veterinary medical team. The Principal Doctor and Practice Manager provide leadership to help ensure the hospital’s environment, medical quality, and business performance.

The position is performed onsite at a hospital or an approved offsite event location; remote work is unavailable. Schedules may include shifts of 10 or more hours, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays. The role involves working in a hospital environment with limited space, pet-waste odors, and noise such as barking, as well as possible exposure to animals that may bite or scratch, biological hazards, anesthesia medications, radiation near an X-ray machine, and prescription medications including controlled substances.

The salary range is $100,000–$150,000 plus production. WellHaven invites applicants to ask about sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. The hospital is part of the WellHaven Pet Health network, which provides support while allowing hospitals to remain autonomous. WellHaven describes its approach as focused on personal growth, practice support, and work-life balance, and states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with applicable nondiscrimination laws and providing reasonable accommodations as required by law.

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.
• Maintain appropriate medical records and comply with applicable veterinary practice laws, controlled-substance laws, and WellHaven’s Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrate integrity and ethics, motivation and determination, sound prioritization, accountability, and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Provide high-quality care and safe medical services.
• Remain 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 and provide exceptional client service.
• Ability to demonstrate hand-eye coordination, arm-hand-finger dexterity, reaching and grasping, and visual acuity for keyboard use, equipment operation, and reading.
• Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb.
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds.
• Ability to work schedules that may include 10+ hour shifts, Saturdays, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Current USDA Accreditation is a plus.
• Continuing education and ongoing professional development to stay current with advancements in veterinary medicine and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 veterinary practice and controlled-substance laws and WellHaven’s Code of Ethics; maintain appropriate medical records.
• Maintain thorough and accurate patient 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 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 the veterinary team and clients; adapt to individual client needs; and resolve customer complaints as appropriate.
• Lead and guide the team in meeting hospital safety standards and DEA and OSHA regulations; meet OSHA standards and company policies.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• Sign-on bonus may be available; applicants are invited to ask about it.
• Relocation assistance may be available; applicants are invited to ask about it.
• Competitive pay and an excellent benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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