Veterinarian at Westonka Animal Hospital
About The Position
Westonka Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive small-animal general practice in an AAHA-accredited, Gold Cat Friendly Certified Practice in Mound, Minnesota. The hospital’s caseload includes dogs and cats from puppies and kittens through senior pets, with wellness and preventive care, internal medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, senior care, pain and chronic disease management, client education, and same-day or urgent cases. Veterinarians have clinical autonomy and can develop interests in areas such as surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, diagnostics, senior medicine, or urgent care. The role is open to new graduates and experienced veterinarians. New graduates can participate in a structured, one-year mentorship program with a dedicated clinical mentor, schedule overlap, regular meetings, goal-setting, virtual learning, and coaching. Additional development includes a five-day surgical mentorship program and a two-day dental wet lab. Experienced veterinarians have opportunities to practice autonomously with collaborative case discussion and support, generous continuing education support, and access to a complimentary RACE-approved Clinical Tracks Program. The full-service hospital offers on-site laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging, dentistry, advanced anesthetic monitoring, laser surgery, surgical services, and urgent care capabilities. Surgical cases may include growth removals, emergency wound and laceration repair, splenectomies, and intestinal foreign-body procedures. The team uses individualized anesthesia and multimodal pain-management protocols, with monitoring that includes pulse oximetry, respiratory monitoring, EKG, temperature monitoring, and oxygen support. Thoughtful dog and cat handling and Fear Free professionals support patient comfort. The position is based on-site at Westonka Animal Hospital in Mound, within the Lake Minnetonka area and greater Minneapolis–St. Paul market. Compensation is a base salary of $110,000–$145,000 with a monthly production bonus and no negative accrual. The role includes comprehensive benefits and support through the Mission Pet Health network.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
- Valid state license in good standing to practice.
- Collaborative spirit and dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
- Excellent communication skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
Responsibilities
- Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets and support patients’ lifelong health.
- Lead patient care from diagnosis through treatment while upholding high standards of medicine.
- Communicate findings and treatment plans clearly and help clients make informed decisions.
- Collaborate with the paraprofessional team and contribute to a positive hospital culture.
- Provide small-animal general practice care, including wellness and preventive medicine, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, chronic disease management, senior care, and same-day or urgent care as appropriate.
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 with dedicated paid days off.
- Leadership tracks and structured mentorship.
- Company-paid professional liability coverage.
- Access to a nationwide community of veterinary professionals for collaboration and professional interests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
