Associate Veterinarian (Small Animal)

American Animal Hospital Association, Inc.; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

MN PFML

401(k) contribution

Paid time off

CE allowance

License reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Pet care discount

Education assistance plan

Job summary

River Valley Veterinary Service in Prior Lake, Minnesota, a privately owned AAHA-accredited small animal practice, seeks a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative team. We value mentorship and professional growth, offering high-quality medicine and a supportive culture.

We provide a base salary of $120,000 plus production with an expected total compensation of $130,000–$160,000 annually. The position is full-time (30–40 hours/week) with three ten-hour shifts and one Saturday

Job description

River Valley Veterinary Service

is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our privately owned, AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

We're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, values collaboration, and wants to be part of a supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together. Whether you're an experienced doctor or an early-career veterinarian looking for exceptional mentorship, we'd love to meet you.

Why River Valley?

We're a progressive, independently owned practice where our doctors work together, share ideas, and support one another. Our experienced veterinarians enjoy mentoring, collaborating on cases, and helping each other grow. We believe great medicine starts with great people, and we've built a culture centered around professionalism, empathy, and trust.

Our highly trained technicians and client service team allow our veterinarians to focus on what they do best—providing exceptional patient care while building lasting relationships with clients.

Our Practice

• AAHA Accredited
• AAFP Cat Friendly Practice – Gold Certified
• Privately veterinarian owned
• Collaborative team of experienced veterinarians
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Digital radiography (including dental)
• Ultrasound
• Endoscopy
• In-house IDEXX laboratory
• Therapy laser
• Advanced surgical monitoring
• Electronic medical records
• Technology-forward practice that embraces innovation

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000 base salary plus production
• The expected annual compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $160,000.
• Full-time schedule of 30-40 hours per week
• Typical schedule is 3 ten-hour shifts per week and 1 Saturday per month
• Schedule flexibility & swapping of shifts is encouraged to allow for work/personal life balance for all DVMs
• Health insurance
• MN PFML
• Generous employer 401(k) contribution
• Paid time off
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional dues and Minnesota license reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet care discount
• Employer Education Assistance Plan

We'd Love to Meet Someone Who:

• Practices compassionate, high-quality medicine
• Communicates effectively with clients and teammates
• Enjoys collaborating with colleagues
• Wants to continue learning and growing
• Values a positive workplace culture

Learn more about us at www.rvvs.vet.

To apply, please send your resume toChristina Dosch, Practice Administrator.