Veterinarian | Cold Spring Veterinary Clinic | Cold Spring, MN
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.
Job Description
Position Purpose
Join Our Growing Team at Cold Spring Veterinary Clinic! New graduates are welcomed!
Are you looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, and truly make a difference? Cold Spring 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 Cold Spring VC, 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 you like being around—we’d love to meet you!
Come see what makes Cold Spring VC 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.
Benefits Offered
- 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
- Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Examine and treat companion animals 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 hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Candidates must be eligible for DEA/BNDD and demonstrate professional communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
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, 90% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,144 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$130k | Veterinary Medicine median $125k (middle half $119k–$131k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$124k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Minnesota | 58 active | 3,170 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 90% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 936 in the last 30 days | 552 the 30 days before (+70%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian | Cold Spring Veterinary Clinic | Cold Spring, MN at Cold Spring 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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