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Western Veterinary Partners
Fargo, North Dakota

Veterinarian - Southgate Veterinary Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Job Description

Urgent Care Veterinarian - Southgate Veterinary Hospital

Southgate Veterinary Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota, is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive veterinary care for pets. Their experienced team offers a wide range of services, including preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry, tailored to meet the individual needs of each furry companion.

With a commitment to promoting the health and well-being of pets, Southgate Veterinary Hospital strives to build lasting relationships with pet owners while ensuring the highest quality of care for their beloved animals.

  • Core Competencies
  • DVM/VMD from an accredited program
  • Licensed (or eligible) in North Dakota
  • 3+ years of hands-on clinical experience preferred
  • Strong surgical, diagnostic, and communication skills
  • Passion for high-quality patient care and client service

Benefits Package

  • Competitive base salary DOE
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Generous bonus / relocation package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
  • Generous annual PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave / bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid Professional Dues and PLIT
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • Plus more!
  • Fargo, North Dakota

Fargo, North Dakota, situated along the Red River, is a bustling city known for its friendly community, vibrant arts scene, and rich cultural heritage. As the largest city in the state, Fargo offers a blend of urban amenities and Midwestern charm.

Visitors can explore historic downtown Fargo, which features unique shops, galleries, and eateries, or enjoy outdoor activities along the city's extensive trail system.

With its thriving economy, diverse population, and strong sense of community, Fargo continues to be a dynamic and inviting destination in the heart of the Midwest.

Position Hours

  • Monday through Thursday, 7:30am-5:30pm
  • Fridays from 7:30am-5pm

+ Saturday and Sunday

If you think you’d make a great addition to our hospital team, APPLY TODAY!

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical care, including surgery, diagnostics, and dentistry for pets. They are expected to build lasting relationships with pet owners while ensuring high-quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in North Dakota. At least 3 years of clinical experience is preferred along with strong surgical and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicine

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Dakota is 89.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.8% of North Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,107 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Fargo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$295k
Typical market rent
$1,079/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.9
State income tax
Up to 2.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fargo, ND-MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
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201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary DOE
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous bonus / relocation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
Generous annual PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave / bonding time
Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
Professional development assistance