Associate Veterinarian – Luxemburg, WI | $120K–$140K + Production | New Grads Welcome | No On-Call
Listed compensation
$120k-$140k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Practice
4 Legged Friends Veterinary Clinic, Inc is proud to serve Luxemburg, WI and surrounding areas. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service.
We believe in treating every patient as if they were our own pet, and giving them the same loving attention and care. We are a group of highly trained, experienced animal lovers who are devoted to giving our patients the best care possible.
We believe great medicine starts with a fulfilled team, and we’ve built a practice designed to support both personal and professional growth.
If you’d like to learn more about the position, we’d love to connect with you.
Position Purpose
- 4 Legged Friends Veterinary Clinic – Luxemburg, WI
- Position: Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
- Salary: $120,000–$140,000 + Production
- Experience: New Graduates Welcome | Experienced DVMs Encouraged to Apply
- Key Recruiting Highlights
- Competitive salary of $120K–$140K plus production
- New graduate friendly with opportunities to learn from experienced veterinarians
- Led by Dr. Lori Thuecks, who has 28 years of veterinary experience
- Additional associate DVM, Dr. Jenna Sing, with 19 years of experience
- Strong 4:1 veterinary assistant-to-DVM ratio
- Approximately 12–14 patients per DVM daily
- 30-minute wellness and sick appointments
- No on-call responsibilities
- Monday–Friday hospital hours
- Dedicated surgical suite
- Digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house diagnostics
- General small animal medicine with soft tissue surgery opportunities
- Clinical growth and professional development opportunities
- Practice looking to expand to a four-DVM team
- Practice Culture
- Client-focused approach emphasizing education and individualized treatment options
- Experienced veterinary team that welcomes new graduates
- Strong support staff to help veterinarians work efficiently
- Opportunity to grow with a practice serving the Luxemburg community
Recruiting Message
Join a supportive, experienced veterinary team in Luxemburg, Wisconsin, where you can practice quality medicine, build lasting client relationships, and enjoy a manageable schedule. Whether you're a new graduate beginning your career or an experienced veterinarian looking for a change, 4 Legged Friends offers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the community.
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 $120,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will examine, diagnose, and treat companion animals while performing surgeries and interpreting diagnostic results. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on preventative care and maintaining accurate medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks related to patient care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
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 ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 46 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 87% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,422 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$140k | Veterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $129k–$163k)514 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Wisconsin | 59 active | 3,401 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 76% no call · 87% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,393 in the last 30 days | 501 the 30 days before (+178%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +7.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian – Luxemburg, WI | $120K–$140K + Production | New Grads Welcome | No On-Call at Legged Friends a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,422 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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