Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

MN PFML

Generous 401(k) contribution

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Professional dues & Minnesota license

Uniform allowance

Employee pet care discount

Employer Education Assistance Plan

Job summary

River Valley Veterinary Service in Prior Lake, Minnesota is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our privately owned, AAHA-accredited small animal practice. We value collaboration, mentorship, and high-quality medicine delivered with empathy.

Our team offers strong mentorship, modern diagnostics (digital radiography, ultrasound, IDEXX labs), a supportive staff, and flexible scheduling (30-40 hours weekly, 3 ten-hour shifts + 1 Saturday per month).

Qualifications

• Must practice compassionate, high-quality medicine.
• Excellent communication with clients and teammates.
• Enjoy collaborating with colleagues.
• Willing to learn and grow in a positive culture.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

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.