Relief Veterinarian - Mixed Animal
About The Position
West River Veterinary Clinic in Hettinger, North Dakota, is seeking a Relief Veterinarian for their mixed-animal practice. The clinic practices progressive, high-quality medicine in a culture that values hard work and lasting relationships, with support for professional and personal growth. They emphasize community, teamwork, and legacy, with many clients trusting them for multiple generations. The practice offers opportunities for career launching, skill expansion, leadership influence, and exploring veterinary medicine in various geographical areas. It is a true mixed-animal practice with a state-of-the-art facility built in 2016, focusing 50% on Cow/Calf, 45% on Small Animal, and 5% on Equine & Small Ruminant. It is a 100% haul-in facility for emergencies and individual animal care, providing necessary equipment, support, and backup. On-call duties are shared evenly among full-time veterinarians and supported by an assistant when possible. The practice emphasizes hands-on, relationship-driven medicine over volume-centered, impersonal care. The clinic is part of the Heritage Vet Partners network, offering operational and business support, shared expertise, peer collaboration, continuing education resources, and long-term strategic stability while maintaining local culture and autonomy.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
- License to practice veterinary medicine in North Dakota (or eligibility to obtain).
- Experience in mixed animal practice, with a significant portion in Cow/Calf and Small Animal.
- Ability to work in a 100% haul-in facility.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call schedule.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to relationship-driven medicine and community involvement.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with bison herds.
- Proficiency with hydraulic tilt-table chutes, temperature-controlled indoor cattle facilities, electric hoists, equine stocks, and portable hydraulic chutes.
- Experience with digital radiology, ultrasound, and gas anesthesia.
- Interest in long-term leadership development and growth within the clinic and Heritage Vet Partners network.
Responsibilities
- Practice progressive, high-quality medicine.
- Provide veterinary care for mixed animal cases, including Cow/Calf, Small Animal, Equine, and Small Ruminant.
- Handle emergency cases and individual animal care at a 100% haul-in facility.
- Participate in an evenly shared on-call schedule.
- Collaborate with veterinarians, technicians, and assistants on case strategy and support.
- Focus on hands-on, relationship-driven medicine.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience and hours/days worked.
- 401K with employer match (after 90 days).
- Eligibility to join the practice full-time.
- Opportunities for long-term leadership development.
- Access to continuing education resources.
- Operational and business support through Heritage Vet Partners network.
- Supportive team environment with shared expertise and peer collaboration.
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Career Level
Entry Level
