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St. Joseph Veterinary Clinic
St. Joseph, Minnesota

Veterinarian | St Joseph Veterinary Clinic | St Joseph, MN

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

USD $115K–USD $130K /Yr.

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Position Purpose

Join Our Growing Team at St. Joseph Veterinary Clinic! New graduates are warmly welcomed!

Schedule may include coverage at our nearby sister hospitals of Cold Springs and Paynesville.

Are you looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, and truly make a difference? St Joseph Veterinary Clinic St. Joseph Veterinary Clinic might be just what you’re looking for.

We’re a thriving, multi-doctor practice with a team that cares for a wide range of patients—from dogs and cats to pocket pets—always with a focus on compassionate, high-quality medicine. At St. Joseph, we combine advanced technology with a genuinely supportive and friendly atmosphere.

You’ll work alongside kind, collaborative colleagues and skilled technicians who are passionate about what they do. We’re committed to staying at the forefront of veterinary medicine while making sure every client feels informed, confident, and cared for.

Just as important, we believe in taking care of our people. We foster a welcoming environment where mentorship, professional development, and work-life balance are truly valued. If you’re ready to build meaningful relationships, grow your clinical skills, and be part of a team that feels like family—we’d love to meet you.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits — 401(k) or Roth(k) with match
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Career path development and mentorship
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • DVM referral program
  • Relocation assistance available

Come see what makes St. Joseph such a special place to practice—we’re excited to connect with you!

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.

Pay Range

USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

Examine and treat companion animals, including exotics, to diagnose and treat diseases or injuries. Perform surgeries, prescribe medications, and advise pet owners on preventative care and end-of-life options.

Requirements

Must possess a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and appropriate state licensure. Candidates must be eligible for DEA/BNDD and demonstrate professional communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Companion Animal TreatmentDiagnostic Equipment OperationPrescribing MedicationMedical Record MaintenanceClient Communication

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $124k in an average-cost state. 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, 92% have no call, 96% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,144 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$124k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Minnesota58 active3,158 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 92% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings935 in the last 30 days547 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,144 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 | St Joseph Veterinary Clinic | St Joseph, MN at St. Joseph Veterinary Clinic 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 3,144 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,144 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About St. Joseph Veterinary Clinic

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
Bonus incentives
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement benefits — 401(k) or Roth(k) with match
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Career path development and mentorship
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)