Veterinarian Opportunity in One of Wisconsin’s Most Livable Towns - New Grads Welcome
Listed compensation
Base salary: $135K–$165K
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $135k–$165k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)444 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$159k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Wisconsin | 66 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 82% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 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 |
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.
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