Urgent Care Veterinarian at Livewell Animal Urgent Care of Minnetonka
About The Position
Livewell Animal Urgent Care of Minnetonka is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join its growing, modern urgent care hospital. The position offers an opportunity to help shape the hospital’s future while practicing with clinical autonomy in a collaborative, supportive teaching-hospital atmosphere. The hospital manages complex medical cases, performs diagnostic workups, provides daytime hospitalization and continued care, and collaborates with specialists, including mobile ultrasonographers and board-certified surgeons. The facility is equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, an in-house IDEXX laboratory, advanced patient monitoring, a dedicated surgical suite, and dental equipment. The veterinarian will lead patient care from diagnosis through treatment, communicate findings and options to clients, and work with the support team to deliver individualized care. This is a full-time, on-site role with four 10-hour shifts per week, 12 PM to 10 PM, and a rotating weekend schedule.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
- Valid state license in good standing to practice.
- 2–4+ years of clinical experience; urgent care, emergency medicine, or complex medical case exposure is ideal.
- Strong diagnostic and critical-thinking skills.
- Comfort with feline medicine, including recognizing and managing complex feline presentations.
- Ability to prioritize, adapt, and remain composed when multiple patients need attention.
- Collaborative approach to medicine and appreciation for the contributions of the support team.
- Compassionate client communication skills and interest in helping families understand treatment options.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
- Dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical experience.
- Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or complex medical cases.
Responsibilities
- Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
- Lead patient care from diagnosis through treatment while upholding high medical standards.
- Communicate findings and treatment plans to clients and help them make informed decisions.
- Collaborate with the paraprofessional team and contribute to a positive hospital culture.
- Manage urgent care cases, including complex medical presentations, diagnostic workups, and daytime hospitalization.
- Prioritize and adapt to an active, sometimes unpredictable caseload.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.
- Health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Maternity leave.
- 24/7 TeleDoc access.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Long- and short-term disability insurance.
- Yearly continuing education allowance and dedicated paid days off.
- Leadership tracks and structured mentorship.
- Access to a nationwide community of veterinary professionals for collaboration and exploring professional interests.
- Company-paid professional liability coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
