Veterinarian Opportunity in One of Wisconsin’s Most Livable Towns - New Grads Welcome

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Base salary: $135K–$165K

The week · per this posting4-day week

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Morganside Veterinary Clinic: Associate Veterinarian

Looking for a veterinary career that finally gives you the balance, support, and lifestyle you have been wanting? You will find it at Morganside Veterinary Clinic in Sparta, Wisconsin, one of the state's most livable towns. New grads welcome.

Practice Highlights

You will join Dr. Nathan Monson (Iowa State University), Dr. Marla Lind (Iowa State University), and Dr. Rebeka Arehart (Kansas State), supported by two certified veterinary technicians and five technician assistants. Our support staff has been here for the long haul, which means smooth days and a team that already knows how to work together.

Our clinic is well equipped for everyday medicine and surgery, with a surgery suite, a wet table, five treatment rooms, dental radiography, digital radiography, and in-house lab equipment, so you can give clients answers the same day.

We are known for being collaborative, encouraging, and genuinely dedicated to helping each other succeed. Whether you are a new grad looking for real mentorship or an experienced DVM wanting a steady, supportive environment, you will feel valued here.

Why Sparta?

Sparta offers an ideal combination of peaceful living and easy access to everything you need. Surrounded by the Driftless Region landscape, you will enjoy endless outdoor recreation, scenic bike trails, and a relaxed small-town pace, while staying close to La Crosse and Eau Claire and just a few hours from Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.

If you are thinking about relocating, here is what you can expect: a lower-than-average cost of living, short commutes, easy access to outdoor adventure, and a warm, welcoming community with local charm.

  • Your Schedule
  • Four-day work week
  • 8 to 5 workday
  • No weekends
  • No major holidays
  • A supportive, reliable technical team and consistent structure so your days run smoothly

You can practice high-quality medicine and still have time for family, hobbies, and everything the Driftless area has to offer.

Who You Are

  • DVM from an AVMA-accredited program
  • Wisconsin license or eligibility to obtain one
  • Team-oriented, compassionate, and eager to grow
  • New grads and experienced veterinarians are both encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $135,000 to $165,000
  • Plus production pay and bonus opportunities on top of base
  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid licensure and professional dues
  • VIN membership
  • Continuing education allowance, with additional paid days to attend CE events
  • Uniform allowance

And More

Learn more about us at morgansideveterinaryclinic.com

Questions? Email Toby directly at Toby@morgansideveterinaryclinic.com. No formal cover letter needed.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary medicine and surgery using clinic equipment like digital radiography and in-house labs. Collaborate with a supportive team of technicians and assistants to deliver efficient patient care.

Requirements

Must be a DVM from an AVMA-accredited program with a Wisconsin license or eligibility to obtain one. Candidates should be team-oriented and compassionate, with new graduates and experienced veterinarians both welcome.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

CollaborationCompassion

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $159k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Wisconsin?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$135k–$165kVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)444 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$159k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Wisconsin66 active3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 82% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings962 in the last 30 days517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,072 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian Opportunity in One of Wisconsin’s Most Livable Towns - New Grads Welcome at Morganside Veterinary Clinic a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

9 jobs · 8 employers
4
<$145k
1
$150k
3
$170k-195k
0
$195k-220k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 8 employers
0
1-2
0
3-4
0
5-6
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
#4

Associate Veterinarian – Northwest Wisconsin

$100k-$175k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Medical, dental, vision
Short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
Paid licensure and professional dues
VIN membership

Living in Sparta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$282k≈ 2.1× annual pay
Median resident rent
$861/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.