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Western Veterinary Partners
Alexandria, Minnesota

Associate Veterinarian- Alexandria Veterinary Clinic

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $130,000

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic | Alexandria, Minnesota

Alexandria Veterinary Clinic is seeking a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join our thriving, full-service small animal practice in Alexandria, MN. We are a well-established, community-focused hospital dedicated to delivering high-quality veterinary care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate seeking mentorship, you'll find opportunities for professional growth, case collaboration, and career development while practicing exceptional medicine alongside an experienced team.

Our modern facility is equipped with digital radiography, dental radiology, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory, supported by a skilled team that allows you to focus on patient care and client relationships.

What You'll Do

  • Provide preventive and wellness care
  • Diagnose and treat medical conditions
  • Perform dentistry and routine surgical procedures
  • Build strong client relationships through education and communication
  • Collaborate with a supportive veterinary team to deliver exceptional care
  • Core Competencies
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Preventive Care & Wellness
  • Dentistry
  • Surgery
  • Internal Medicine
  • Diagnostic Medicine
  • Client Communication
  • Team Collaboration

Benefits

  • Up to $130,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)
  • Quarterly production with no negative accrual
  • Generous signing bonus and relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave
  • CE allowance with dedicated CE days
  • Professional development support
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT coverage
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • Personal pet discounts
  • And more!

Why Alexandria?

Known as Minnesota's lakes country, Alexandria offers access to more than 350 lakes, year-round outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, dining, and small-town charm while benefiting from an outstanding quality of life and affordable cost of living.

We welcome veterinarians of all experience levels to apply. If you're looking for a practice where you can grow your career, provide exceptional patient care, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

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 preventive and wellness care while diagnosing and treating various medical conditions in small animals. They will also perform routine surgical procedures and dentistry while building strong relationships with clients through effective communication.

Requirements

The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and recent graduates who are compassionate and dedicated to high-quality care. Candidates must be capable of working in a collaborative environment and utilizing modern diagnostic equipment.

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.

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$294k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$934/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $130,000 base salary
Quarterly production with no negative accrual
Generous signing bonus
Relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave
CE allowance with dedicated CE days