What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independently Owned Veterinary Clinic Seeking Associate position at All Creatures Veterinary Hospital?
Job description:
Unique Opportunity in the Lakes Country of Minnesota
Are you ready to practice real medicine without corporate quotas, weekend shifts, or burnout baked into the job description?
We are a family-owned, independently operated veterinary practice in beautiful Minnesota lakes country, looking to welcome a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian to our close-knit, long-standing team. We proudly serve companion animals and exotics, and we believe great medicine happens when doctors are supported, mentored, and trusted.
Whether you’re a new graduate looking for hands-on mentorship or an experienced DVM ready to leave corporate medicine behind, we’d love to talk.
About Our Practice
- Privately owned & doctor-led (no corporate ownership, no quotas)
- 4 DVMs with 70 years of combined experience
- Small animals and exotics (birds, reptiles, small mammals, etc.)
- Highly skilled CVTs, VAs, and CSRs—many with 20 years on our team
- Strong culture of collaboration, kindness, and continuity of care
- Medicine driven by patients and clients, not production targets
The Medicine You’ll Practice
We are committed to teaching and supporting veterinarians at every stage of their career.
New Graduate Friendly
- Structured mentorship with experienced DVMs
- Gradual onboarding into:
- Wellness & preventive care
- Diagnostic work-ups
- Surgery & dentistry
- Exotic medicine
- Encouragement to ask questions and grow with confidence
For Experienced or Corporate-Weary Vets
- Autonomy in your medical decision-making
- No production pressure or scripted medicine
- Time to work up cases properly
- A team that values your experience and voice
Compensation & Perks
- Base salary: $115,000–$165,000 , depending on experience
- Production opportunities available (no negative accrual)
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML)
- Earned Safe & Sick Time (ESST) in addition to paid time off
- CE allowance paid CE time
- Scrub allowance
- Pet care stipend
- Paid professional licenses & dues
Schedule & Work-Life Balance (We Mean It)
- 3–4 day workweeks
- No on-call
- No weekends
- No holidays
- Family-centered schedule in a family-owned business
- Time blocked for records, callbacks, and thoughtful care
Why Minnesota Lakes Country?
- Incredible outdoor lifestyle: lakes, trails, seasons that actually exist
- Slower pace without sacrificing quality medicine
- Affordable living compared to metro markets
- A place to build both a career and a life
Who This Role Is Perfect For
- New grads seeking real mentorship, not sink-or-swim
- Associates burned out by corporate quotas and metrics
- Vets who enjoy variety, teamwork, and exotics exposure
- Humans who value community, longevity, and balance
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
Pay: From $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $115,000 - $165,000