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Clarks Grove Vet Clinic
Clarks Grove, Minnesota

Veterinarian | Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic- Sign on Bonus Package Available!

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115k-$130k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 43m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Practice

Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital located in Clarks Grove, MN. We provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for your furry family members.

We are open six days a week and provide veterinary services for dogs, cats, and horses. We offer minor animal surgery and medicine, foreign body removal, equine dentistry, and more.

Position Purpose

  • Associate Veterinarian
  • Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic | Clarks Grove, Minnesota
  • Sign-On Package!
  • New Graduates Welcome | Orthopedic Mentorship Available

Looking for a practice where you can build your confidence, expand your surgical skills, and truly enjoy coming to work?

At Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic, we're passionate about helping veterinarians grow into the clinicians they aspire to be. Whether you're an experienced DVM or a new graduate looking for exceptional mentorship, you'll join a supportive team that believes in collaboration, lifelong learning, and practicing high-quality medicine.

If you've ever wanted to develop your orthopedic surgery skills, this is an incredible opportunity. We love teaching and are excited to mentor a veterinarian who is eager to learn everything from fracture repair to advanced orthopedic procedures while practicing alongside experienced doctors.

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Generous Sign-On Package Available!
  • New Graduate FriendlyComprehensive mentorship designed to help you transition confidently into practice.

Orthopedic MentorshipInterested in orthopedics? We'll invest in your development and provide hands-on training with an experienced mentor.

Collaborative CultureYou'll never feel like you're practicing alone. Our doctors and experienced support staff work together to provide exceptional patient care.

Modern MedicinePractice in a well-equipped hospital with advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, digital radiology, and more.

Work-Life BalanceFlexible scheduling and unlimited PTO allow you to enjoy life both inside and outside the clinic.

About Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic

We're a close-knit, community-focused practice committed to providing exceptional veterinary care while creating an environment where our team genuinely enjoys coming to work each day.

Our experienced technicians and support staff allow our veterinarians to focus on practicing great medicine, while our collaborative approach encourages learning, asking questions, and sharing ideas. We value compassion, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we're looking for someone who shares those values.

Whether your passion is preventive care, surgery, dentistry, or you're excited to grow your orthopedic skills, we'll support your professional goals every step of the way.

Life in Clarks Grove

Located in beautiful southern Minnesota, Clarks Grove offers the best of small-town living with easy access to nearby Albert Lea and larger metro areas.

Enjoy

  • Beautiful lakes and outdoor recreation
  • Fishing, hiking, camping, and boating
  • Friendly neighborhoods and a welcoming community
  • Affordable cost of living
  • Easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment
  • It's the perfect place to build both your career and your life.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with production opportunities
  • Sign-on package available
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous CE allowance and professional development support
  • Licensing, dues, and professional memberships
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Strong technician support
  • Collaborative mentorship
  • Hands-on orthopedic training for veterinarians looking to expand their surgical skills
  • Join Our Team

Whether you're just beginning your veterinary career or looking for a practice where you can continue to grow, we'd love to meet you.

Come practice exceptional medicine, develop new skills, and become part of a team that feels like family.

Apply today and discover why Clarks Grove Veterinary Clinic is the perfect place to grow your veterinary career.

I think this version is much stronger from a recruiting perspective. It immediately answers the questions candidates care about most:

  • What's in it for me? (sign-on bonus available)
  • Will I be mentored? (Especially for new grads)
  • Can I learn orthopedics? (A unique selling point that will differentiate this practice)
  • What's the culture like? (Collaborative, supportive, growth-oriented)

This should attract both experienced veterinarians and ambitious new graduates who are looking for a place to build surgical confidence.

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
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 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
  • Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
  • 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 $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will examine, diagnose, and treat companion animals while performing surgical procedures 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 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical tasks related to patient care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic imagingPatient examinationMedical record maintenanceClient communication

General Practice Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 21.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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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

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Clarks Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$244k
Median resident rent
$845/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Clarks Grove Vet Clinic

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary with Production Opportunities
Sign-On Package Available
Unlimited PTO
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous CE Allowance
Professional Development Support