Associate Veterinarian - Andover Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$110k-$140k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
Full-Time Associate Veterinarian in Andover, MN! Are you a veterinarian looking for that unicorn clinic that appreciates you and supports your work-life balance? Do you value a clinic that actively works to maintain a positive culture? If these things matter to you, check out Andover Animal Hospital in Andover, MN! Why should you choose Andover Animal Hospital? We currently are a 9-doctor small animal hospital, where our staff is professional but also like to have fun to make the days fly by. We prioritize mental health and ensure a work/life balance by pre-set blocks for appointments with wellness appointments being set before lunch and at the end of the day. We built our reputation for excellence through a commitment to exceptional client care delivered by a dedicated and passionate staff and were named Anoka County' s Best Veterinary Clinic 2024. Anticipated Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week Rotating Saturday shift, open 8am – 2pm 30-minute appointment slots and dedicated breaks in the morning and afternoon for catch up/call backs Compensation: Compensation package includes a competitive starting salary of $110,000 - $140,000 for experienced veterinarians with monthly production and no-negative accrual Sign-on Bonus Available Benefits: PTO - Up to 5 weeks off! $2,500 CE Allowance for FT DVMs and CE Specific PTO Generous Employee Pet Discount Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave 401K with company match Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance HSA company contributed account Lakefield AVMA Membership Lakefield AVMA PLIT Policy Voluntary Life and AD& D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD& D Employer Paid STD and LTD Eligible for performance-based bonus To learn more about the hospital and position please contact Megan Cross at megan.cross@lakefieldvet.com or apply at careers.lakefieldvet.com.
Compensation Range $110,000 — $140,000 USD
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals in a collaborative clinic environment. Manage wellness appointments and patient consultations while maintaining a positive and professional workplace culture.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed veterinarians capable of working in a fast-paced, multi-doctor small animal hospital. The role requires a commitment to exceptional client service and the ability to work a rotating Saturday schedule.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 44 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 66% 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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k 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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