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Dodgeville Veterinary Service
Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$120k

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Job Description

Practice

Since 1963, pet owners in Dodgeville have come to rely on our Dodgeville Veterinary Services' skilled veterinarians and knowledgeable staff to help their cherished companions live long, happy and healthy lives. We are a progressive small animal practice known for executing elevated levels of medicine. Additionally, we are Fear Free certified and AAHA accredited.

Position Purpose

  • Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
  • Dodgeville Veterinary Service | Dodgeville, WI
  • New Grads Welcome | $110K–$120K + Production | Sign-On & Relocation Available
  • Build Your Career Somewhere You Can Learn, Grow & Feel Supported

Your first veterinary position should give you more than a paycheck. It should give you the support, experience, and confidence to become the veterinarian you want to be.

At Dodgeville Veterinary Service, we're looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative team in beautiful Southwest Wisconsin.

Whether you're a new graduate ready to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking for a supportive practice where you can continue growing, you'll find a team that values collaboration, quality medicine, and helping one another succeed.

What We Offer

  • $110,000–$120,000 base salary, based on experience
  • Production compensation
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Full-time opportunity
  • New graduate mentorship and support
  • Collaborative, experienced veterinary team
  • Continuing education and professional development opportunities
  • A culture where your growth and clinical interests are encouraged

New Grad? You Won't Have to Figure It Out Alone.

Starting your first DVM position comes with a lot of firsts—and we don't expect you to know everything on Day 1.

You'll practice alongside experienced veterinarians and knowledgeable support staff in an environment built around teamwork, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Ask questions. Talk through cases. Build your surgical and medical skills. Discover the areas of veterinary medicine that excite you.

We'll give you the support to grow while helping you develop the confidence to practice independently.

Practice High-Quality Medicine

Dodgeville Veterinary Service has been caring for pets and families in the community since 1963. Our practice combines that long-standing community connection with modern veterinary medicine.

We're proud to be an AAHA-accredited practice with Fear Free certified professionals and a commitment to reducing stress for our patients.

Our Diverse Caseload and Services Include

  • Wellness & preventative medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Soft-tissue surgery
  • Spay & neuter procedures
  • Allergy & dermatology care
  • Diagnostic medicine
  • Cat-friendly handling
  • Care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets
  • After-hours support for clients through veterinary telehealth triage
  • Whether your goal is to become an excellent well-rounded GP or continue developing a particular clinical interest, you'll have opportunities to keep learning.

A Team That Wants You to Succeed

Exceptional veterinary medicine starts with people who enjoy working together.

At Dodgeville, you'll join experienced, caring professionals who believe in collaboration, mentorship, compassion, and celebrating each other's successes.

We want you to have the tools and support to practice great medicine while still having a life outside of work.

And Your Weekends? They're Yours.

  • The practice is closed Saturday and Sunday.
  • Life in Dodgeville, Wisconsin
  • Build your career in the heart of Wisconsin's beautiful Driftless Area.

Dodgeville offers the charm and affordability of small-town living while keeping you connected to nearby communities and amenities.

When You're Not at the Clinic, Enjoy

  • Scenic parks and trails
  • Hiking and outdoor recreation
  • Local shops and restaurants
  • Community events
  • Easy access to the natural beauty of Southwest Wisconsin
  • A welcoming community with a more relaxed pace of life
  • It's a great place to build your veterinary career—and a life outside of it.
  • Who We're Looking For
  • DVM/VMD degree or equivalent
  • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Wisconsin
  • Passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality medicine
  • Collaborative and team-oriented
  • Interested in continued learning and professional growth
  • New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply

Ready to Start Your Next Chapter?

If you're looking for a practice where you can learn, contribute, build confidence, and grow into the veterinarian you want to become, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and discover what your career could look like at Dodgeville Veterinary Service.

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.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • 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
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will examine, diagnose, and treat companion animals while performing surgeries and interpreting diagnostic tests. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on preventative care and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited institution and be eligible for veterinary licensure in Wisconsin. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks related to animal care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient examinationClient communicationMedical record keepingFear Free handlingSpay and neuter

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,971 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Dodgeville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Median resident rent
$999/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Dodgeville Veterinary Service

Veterinary Services
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production compensation
Sign-on bonus available
Relocation assistance available
New graduate mentorship and support
Collaborative, experienced veterinary team
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Unlimited personal time
Bonus incentives