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Western Veterinary Partners
Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Associate Veterinarian- Parkview Cat Clinic

VeterinarianNo callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Feline Associate Veterinarian – Parkview Cat Clinic – Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Parkview Cat Clinic, located in Inver Grove Heights, MN, is a well-established veterinary practice dedicated exclusively to feline health and well-being for over 30 years. As a GOLD AAFP Certified Cat-Friendly Practice, we pride ourselves on providing a calm and stress-free environment for both cats and their owners.

We offer comprehensive feline care, including preventive health, advanced diagnostics, and tailored treatment plans. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with digital dental and full-body radiology, and ultrasound. For complex surgeries, we partner with boarded surgeons, and our close proximity to three 24-hour referral centers ensures access to specialized care when needed.

All staff members are certified Feline Friendly through the AAFP, and our team is committed to providing personalized, compassionate care to every cat we treat. At Parkview Cat Clinic, our motto is simple: We treat your pets like the valued family members they are!

Scheduling Needs

We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why this full-time role offers a consistent 4-day schedule. We’ll work with you to create a schedule that fits your needs, with no on-call shifts or after-hours emergencies.

This position focuses on client-centered internal medicine and surgery. Surgical responsibilities will primarily include routine procedures such as dentistry and other soft tissue surgeries. We’re eager to support your specific areas of interest to help you grow professionally. Join a compassionate team dedicated to feline health in a positive and flexible work environment.

Benefits Package

  • Flexible schedule
  • 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
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Plus more!

Imagine Your Life in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota

Inver Grove Heights, a vibrant suburb of St. Paul, is one of Minnesota's top places to live, offering a dynamic, family-friendly community with a variety of amenities and attractions. Whether you're exploring scenic parks, nature trails, cultural events, or diverse dining options, there’s something for everyone in this bustling suburb of the Twin Cities.

Conveniently located near both Minneapolis and St. Paul, residents enjoy access to excellent schools, shopping centers, and recreational opportunities, making it an ideal place to live and work. The clinic is just 10 minutes from the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, a hub that offers nonstop flights to cities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.

With an Inver Grove Heights Livability Score of 75, the area ranks better than 88% of U.S. cities, placing it among the top choices for quality of life in Minnesota. It's the perfect blend of suburban comfort and metropolitan convenience!

Office Hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 8am-6pm
  • Friday: 8am-5:30pm
  • If you think you’d make a great addition to our hospital team, APPLY TODAY!

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 Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive feline internal medicine and perform routine soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures. The role involves maintaining a calm, stress-free environment while delivering personalized care to patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed veterinarians capable of performing routine surgeries and internal medicine. The role requires a commitment to feline-friendly practices and a collaborative approach to patient care.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Feline medicineSoft tissue surgeryClient communicationAAFP Cat-Friendly standards

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, 80% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian- Parkview Cat Clinic at Western Veterinary Partners a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.5
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Inver Grove Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$361k
Typical market rent
$1,809/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 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
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
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