Veterinarian | Minnesota

CareVet; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay

Bonus

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Family leave

Medical benefits

401k match

Career coaching

Carebnb access

Collaborative team

Job summary

CareVet’s Peterson Veterinary Clinic network is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to join our community-focused practices. This role welcomes all experience levels and offers flexibility with full or part-time schedules.

We provide robust relocation packages, strong clinical support, mentorship for new graduates, and a collaborative team that values work-life balance while delivering high-quality care to pets and their families.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent required; state licensure required.
• Strong communication and empathy for pet owners.
• Dexterity with animals and calm under pressure.
• Excellent observation and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems.
• Treat and dress wounds.
• Perform surgery on animals.
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases.
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines.
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments.
• Prescribe medication.
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Dedication to animal welfare

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

State licensure

Tools

X-ray equipment

Medical technologies

Job description

Peterson Veterinary Clinic

Overview

Locations:

Animal Medical Clinic of St. Paul

Cedar Pet Clinic

Peterson Veterinary Clinic

Position:

Full or Part Time | All Experience Levels Welcome

The Opportunity

At CareVet, we believe exceptional veterinary care starts with supporting exceptional talent. We’re seeking a compassionate, driven Associate Veterinarian to join our high-performing, community-rooted practices.

Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for mentorship or an experienced practitioner ready for your next career chapter, CareVet offers the environment, support, and flexibility you need to thrive.

We offer robust financial relocation packages!

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Role

We believe great medicine starts with great people. That means supporting you professionally, respecting your time personally, and creating an environment where both you and your patients can thrive. Our DVM roles include:

• Generous compensation + bonus packages
• No negative accrual
• Flexible scheduling + true paid time off
• Paid family leave, full medical benefits, 401(k) match
• 1:1 career coaching & strong clinical support
• Access to our doctor vacation program, Carebnb
• Financial platform and counseling available
• A collaborative, upbeat team that actually enjoys working together
• For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet’s Ultimate CarePackage!

The Medicine

Practice the kind of medicine you went to school for. CareVet is becoming a leader in clinical outcomes across veterinary medicine. By tracking and sharing real patient data across our network, we're helping our veterinarians make better decisions, elevate standards of care, and contribute to a body of knowledge that benefits the whole profession. Plus, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something that's raising the bar for veterinary care everywhere.

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

About The Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.