Associate Veterinarian

Lakefield Veterinary Group; Baxter (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary practice in the scenic Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota as an Associate Veterinarian. This position offers a supportive team environment, competitive salary, and numerous benefits to ensure work-life balance. Whether you're an experienced DVM or a recent graduate, you'll find a welcoming community that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Generous PTO

$2,500 CE allowance

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discount

Qualifications

• Entry level position for Associate Veterinarian.
• Experience in veterinary care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care in a collaborative environment.
• Mentor and guide new graduates.

Skills

Compassion

Motivation

Education

DVM

Job description

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Lakefield Veterinary Group provided pay range

This range is provided by Lakefield Veterinary Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Associate Veterinarian Join Our Friendly, Supportive Team in the Heart of Minnesota's Lake Country!

Animal Care Centeris on the lookout for a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to become a valued member of our team in the scenic Brainerd Lakes Area of central Minnesota. Whether you're an experienced DVM or a recent graduate eager to launch your career in a positive, encouraging environment, you'll find a true sense of belonging here.

Why Animal Care Center?

• Voted Best Veterinarian Office out of 8 nominated veterinary clinics in our area by our community!
• Team-Focused Culture We're proud of our high technician-to-doctor ratio and long-tenured team members, many of whom have been with us for 5, 10, even 20+ years.
• Exceptional Medicine, Collaborative Approach As a 5-doctor small animal practice, we focus on delivering high-quality care in a setting where collaboration, mentorship, and continual learning thrive.
• Mentorship That Matters We're passionate about guiding new grads and fostering a culture of growth and confidence.
• Amazing Clients Our clients are loyal, trusting, and bonded with our clinic, making your day-to-day deeply rewarding.
• Flexible Scheduling We are only open on weekdays with family friendly hours of 8-5 so our team can enjoy a better work-life balance. Doctors and technicians earn extra income on a VERY occasional on-call weekend or from 5p-10p on an occasional weeknight with a rotating schedule shared between 5 area multi doctor clinics.
  
  
  

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary (up to $125,000)
• Monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus available (up to $20,000)
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) + HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous PTO for true work/life balance
• $2,500 CE allowance and allotted PTO for CE
• Full coverage for license fees and professional dues
• Uniform allowance + employee pet discount
• and more!
  
  
  

Ready to Love Where You Work?

Join a team that genuinely supports you and makes every day feel purposeful. For more details or to apply, reach out to Megan Sorensen at [e-mail] or apply directly at careers.lakefieldvet.com.

PTO

Employee Assistance Program & 401K

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity

Employer paid Life and AD&D

Employer paid STD and LTD

• Eligible for performance based bonus
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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