Associate Veterinarian - Andover Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$110k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 92% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$127k in purchasing power | Minnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Minnesota | 64 active | 4,570 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 92% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings: 34% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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