Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian Salary: $125,000-$175,000 ProSal with no negative accrual Bonus: Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance available Address: 7372 Woida Rd N Baxter, MN 56425 Schedule: 4-day workweek (7:30am – 5:00pm) Hours of Operation : Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed Lakeland Veterinary Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to a variety of animal patients. What to Expect 4:1 Staff-to-Doctor Ratio: you’ll have support from experienced staff (including 3 CVT’s) that are highly utilized, allowing you to focus on what you do best: practicing medicine! All the benefits you deserve—health, dental, vision, retirement—plus: Comprehensive Benefits Package, which includes sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, 100% paid short-term disability, 401k with 3.5% employer match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and YMCA membership. Paid time off (PTO): Enjoy generous time off with up to 5 weeks of PTO each year, plus additional paid CE days. Take the time you need to rest, recharge, and invest in your growth. Mentorship: We welcome all experience levels to apply – whether you’re looking to expand your skills in surgery, dentistry, or explore new areas of interest, we’ll support your growth every step of the way. Dr. Deb is passionate about teaching and mentoring, and we are dedicated to helping you succeed in your career. Gold-standard medicine with clinical autonomy: We practice high-quality medicine following AAHA guidelines while encouraging collaboration among doctors and respecting each veterinarian's individual approach. Community-focused shared emergency coverage: We proudly partner with several neighboring veterinary hospitals to provide after-hours emergency care for the Brainerd Lakes community. This collaborative model allows local pets to receive care when they need it while keeping on-call responsibilities light and well-balanced for our doctors. Future buy-in opportunities and leadership/ownership pathway: Elevate your career through our buy-in partnership program, allowing you to gain ownership benefits while maintaining clinical autonomy. Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution Valid veterinary license in the state of Minnesota About Lakeland Veterinary Hospital For more than 40 years, Lakeland Veterinary Hospital has proudly served the Brainerd Lakes community by providing compassionate, high-quality care for pets and the people who love them. As an AAHA-Accredited small animal hospital, we are committed to practicing exceptional medicine while fostering a culture where collaboration, respect, and work-life balance are just as important as clinical excellence. Our team genuinely enjoys working together, supporting one another, and creating an environment where both our people and our patients can thrive. That commitment has earned us recognition throughout the community, including being voted Best Veterinary Clinic and Best Grooming in the Brainerd Lakes Best Of competition. Our purpose-built, modern facility is designed to support efficient, high-quality medicine and is equipped with digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, therapy laser, an in-house IDEXX laboratory, Cornerstone paperless medical records, ScribbleVet AI-assisted documentation, six exam rooms, two fully equipped surgical suites, dedicated ICU and isolation areas, high-speed dental equipment, and advanced anesthetic monitoring. Whether you're performing surgery, working up complex medical cases, or practicing preventive care, you'll have the technology and support you need to provide outstanding patient care. At Lakeland, you'll have the opportunity to practice a wide variety of medicine, including wellness and preventive care, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, urgent care, emergency stabilization, and advanced diagnostics. We primarily care for dogs and cats, but we…