Veterinarian | up to $50,000 sign-on bonus | Paynesville Veterinary Clinic | Paynesville, MN
Listed compensation
USD $115K–USD $130K /Yr.
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Position Purpose
Join Our Growing Team at Paynesville Veterinary Clinic!
Are you looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, and truly make a difference? Paynesville Veterinary Clinic might be just what you’re looking for, and we'll incentivize you by offering a large sign-on bonus!
We are a veterinary practice offering a wide variety of services for cats and dogs and exotics. It is our goal to provide the highest quality standards of care in a warm and friendly environment. It is our priority to provide the finest medical, surgical, and dental care to our patients. Keeping abreast of advances and technologies, and our kind, caring attitude is what separates us from the rest.
Just as important, we believe in taking care of our people. We foster a welcoming environment where mentorship, professional development, and work-life balance are truly valued. If you’re ready to build meaningful relationships, grow your clinical skills, and be part of a team that feels like your friends—we’d love to meet you!
About the Area
Paynesville is a charming central Minnesota city in Stearns County. Located on the shores of Lake Koronis and the North Fork of the Crow River, it's just an hour's drive west of St. Cloud and is the perfect year-round destination known for fishing, snowmobiling, and lake recreation.
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Examine and treat companion and exotic animals to diagnose and treat diseases or injuries. Perform surgeries, prescribe medications, and advise pet owners on preventative care and end-of-life options.
Requirements
Must possess a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and hold appropriate state licensure. Candidates must be eligible for DEA/BNDD and possess strong professional communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,144 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$130k | Veterinary Medicine median $125k (middle half $123k–$140k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$124k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Minnesota | 58 active | 3,159 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 92% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 935 in the last 30 days | 548 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian | up to $50,000 sign-on bonus | Paynesville Veterinary Clinic | Paynesville, MN at Paynesville Veterinary Clinic a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,144 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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