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Summers Ridge Veterinary Clinic
Janesville, Minnesota

Managing Veterinarian | up to $100,000 sign-on bonus | Summers Ridge Veterinary Clinic | Janesville, MN

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

USD $120,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Practice

Summers Ridge opened in Janesville, MN in 1986. Since then, Summers Ridge has grown into a multi-species medical practice. In 2012 Summers Ridge moved into a new facility which allowed for an expansion from 900 sq. ft. to 2300 sq. ft. This increase in space also allowed for an expansion of services and products by adding a secondary exam room and more kennel space.

Shortly after, Summers Ridge added state of the art monitering equipment for surgeries, new digital x-rays, blood work machines, and laser therapy. These advanced veterinary technologies have allowed our staff to engineer a greater focus on small animal medicine and surgery.

Position Purpose

Lead with Compassion. Practice with Purpose.

Summers Ridge Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Managing Veterinarian (MDVM) to lead our well-established, full-service practice in Janesville, MN. This is a unique opportunity to take the next step in your career by combining your clinical skills with your passion for leadership in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About the Clinic: Summers Ridge Veterinary Clinic has been serving the Janesville community with high-quality, personalized veterinary care. We offer a full range of services, from preventive care and diagnostics to surgery and dental procedures. Our clinic is equipped with modern technology and a focus on continuous learning and professional development. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with our clients and their pets through trust and exceptional service.

Our Amazing Team: At the heart of Summers Ridge is our close-knit, experienced team of veterinary professionals. Our support staff is skilled, compassionate, and eager to assist, creating an environment where veterinarians can thrive. Collaboration and respect are key values here—we lift each other up, celebrate wins together, and work as one to provide the best care possible. The team truly feels like a unified group, and we’re excited to welcome a leader who shares our values and vision.

The Role – Managing Veterinarian: As the Managing DVM, you’ll maintain a flexible balance of clinical duties and leadership responsibilities. You’ll help guide the medical direction of the practice, mentor the team, ensure high standards of care, and collaborate with hospital leadership on operations and growth initiatives. This is an ideal role for a veterinarian who wants to make a lasting impact on both patients and people while continuing to practice medicine.

We're so sure you'll love our practice that we've included a HUGE sign-on bonus to back up that claim!

About Janesville, MN: Janesville is a charming small town located just minutes from Mankato and about 75 miles south of the Twin Cities. It offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility and easy access to city amenities. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby parks, lakes, and trails, while families enjoy the excellent schools and strong community spirit. Janesville is a hidden gem in southern Minnesota—safe, scenic, and full of Midwestern warmth.

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
  • Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
  • Bonus incentives including Medical Director stipend
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance available
  • Please feel free to reach out directly to lwallace@heartlandvetpartners.com for more information.

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The Managing Veterinarian will lead the medical direction of the clinic while balancing clinical duties such as surgery, diagnostics, and patient treatment. They are responsible for mentoring the veterinary team, ensuring high standards of care, and collaborating on operational growth initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform physical tasks related to animal care are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineClinical leadershipTeam mentorshipDiagnostic imagingClient communicationMedical record maintenanceDigital x-ray interpretationStaff managementEmergency care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Managing Veterinarian | up to $100,000 sign-on bonus | Summers Ridge Veterinary Clinic | Janesville, MN at Summers Ridge 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 2,953 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

In Minnesota, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$129k (18 salary observations; 49 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (412 salary observations; 2,587 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $142k 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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401k / retirement match
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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

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

  • On-site

Living in Janesville

Purchasing power

$131,933–$175,911/yr

At national-average prices · Before taxes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$268k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Median resident rent
$873/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.0
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Mankato, MN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use the advertised annual pay range’s lower bound, before taxes. Regional prices are not a personal budget.

Peer group: veterinarian · veterinary medicine · Full-time · hours not stated · Pay composition not stated. National listings with usable annual USD pay and local data, posted within 180 days of the 2026-09-22 snapshot. Rankings use lower pay bounds; higher percentiles mean more favorable comparisons. Only the same rent observation month is compared.

Ratings need at least 30 other listings, five employers and three locations; no employer may contribute over 35%. Strong: top quarter; Typical: middle half; Weaker: bottom quarter. Missing ratings mean insufficient comparable data, not a poor offer. These are offer comparisons, not city grades.

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Benefits & Perks

Unlimited PTO
Bonus incentives including Medical Director stipend
Health, dental, vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules
Managing career path development
Employee Assistance Program