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Watkins, Minnesota

Mixed Animal Veterinarian - Watkins, MN

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

If you’re searching for a collaborative and dedicated team with a diverse caseload, look no further! Watkins Veterinary Clinic, in Watkins, MN, is a mixed-animal practice providing care for companion animals, horses, cattle, and goats.

As part of Animals Inc. Veterinary, a five-location hospital group, we combine a close-knit clinic environment with opportunities to connect and learn across a broader veterinary team. We are seeking a Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join our team!.

About Our Hospital

  • Two exam rooms
  • Surgical suite and separate X-ray room
  • Digital radiography and digital dental X-rays
  • Portable X-rays
  • Portable ultrasound
  • Equine power float
  • Portable chute

Fully Equipped Clinic Truck

This is an outstanding opportunity for veterinarians of all experience levels who enjoy variety, connecting with the community, and learning from others. Experienced doctors can expand their skills alongside a collaborative team, and we would be happy to mentor a new graduate.

Our Approach to Mentorship

We offer personalized mentorship built around each veterinarian’s interests, experience, and comfort level. Open communication and hands-on support help new graduates build confidence in both small- and large-animal medicine.

New Graduates Benefit From

  • Farm-call ride-alongs with experienced veterinarians
  • Opportunities to observe, assist, and gradually take the lead with guidance
  • Support with small-animal appointments and surgeries tailored to individual needs
  • Ongoing case discussions and access to experienced colleagues
  • Collaboration with knowledgeable doctors and veterinary technicians

What's in It for You

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth, including:

  • Medical benefits (health, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid dues, licensure, and professional liability coverage
  • Continuing education allowance and PTO
  • Vacation time for work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid parental leave
  • And more!

Where We Are

Watkins offers small-town living in central Minnesota, with opportunities to connect with the community and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the region’s lakes for fishing and time on the water, while local attractions such as the Watkins Swimming Pool offer summer fun close to home. It’s a welcoming setting for veterinarians who enjoy building relationships with pet owners and agricultural communities alike.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive veterinary care for companion animals, horses, cattle, and goats in a mixed-animal practice. Participate in collaborative case discussions and utilize clinic equipment to perform diagnostics and surgeries.

Requirements

The position is open to veterinarians of all experience levels, including new graduates who will receive personalized mentorship. Candidates must be comfortable working with both small and large animals in a clinical and field setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Small animal medicineSurgeryClient communicationCollaborative teamworkFarm calls

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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, 98% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $125k (middle half $119k–$131k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMinnesota index 98.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Minnesota61 active3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 92% no call · 98% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 36% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,266 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid dues, licensure, and professional liability coverage
Continuing education allowance and PTO
Vacation time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid parental leave

Living in Watkins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Median resident rent
$808/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.6
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Cloud, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.