Veterinarian | Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom | Lindstrom, MN

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Practice

Our veterinarians and veterinary staff at Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom are fervent animal lovers and advocates for treating dogs and cats like the family they are.

Our pet hospital in Lindstrom, MN, has so much to offer the community, striving to provide the best medical, surgical and dental care to our patients in a compassionate, caring and friendly manner.

Position Purpose

We are excited to continue growing our team at Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom and are currently offering an exceptional compensation package for the right candidate!

Our doctors and staff are passionate animal lovers who are dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We welcome veterinarians of all experience levels, but a seasoned doctor will thrive here!

Why Join Our Team?

While our hospital is active and fast-paced, we pride ourselves on maintaining a relaxed, positive, and team-oriented work environment. Together, we work cohesively to provide excellent patient care while supporting one another every step of the way. Our friendly and diverse clientele comes from both urban and rural communities, creating an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for clients and team members alike.

About Lindstrom, Minnesota

Located just 20 minutes from St. Croix, Lindstrom is known for its breathtaking natural beauty and charming small-town atmosphere. Surrounded by lakes, the area offers endless opportunities for outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, kayaking, and camping. Known as “Little Sweden,” Lindstrom features unique local shops, restaurants, and beloved Scandinavian traditions—including its famous donuts. Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and outstanding quality of life.

Lifestyle-Focused Culture

Your life outside of veterinary medicine matters. We are committed to helping our doctors maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional priorities.

Schedule

  • Fixed 4-day work week
  • Rotating half-day Saturdays
  • No on-call responsibilities

Compensation

We believe compensation should reflect your individual experience, skills, and goals. We encourage open and transparent conversations about expectations from the very beginning.

Benefits & Perks

  • Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Company-paid short-term disability
  • 401(k) or Roth(k) options
  • Monthly health insurance stipend (if enrolled)
  • Professional Liability coverage
  • State licensure dues covered
  • DEA registration covered
  • AVMA and state VMA memberships covered
  • Additional professional memberships covered as applicable
  • Continuing Education & Professional Development
  • We are committed to helping our veterinarians grow and thrive throughout their careers by offering:
  • Generous CE allowance
  • Support for implementing new ideas and medical advancements
  • Medical autonomy and leadership support
  • Leadership & Communication

We believe in maintaining open communication and fostering a workplace where every team member feels heard, respected, and valued.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity with a supportive team and an outstanding quality of life, we would love 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 Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
  • Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
  • Bonus incentives
  • 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

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 through medical, surgical, and dental care. Advise pet owners on preventative care and maintain accurate medical records while ensuring compliance with veterinary ethics.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) capable of performing surgeries and interpreting diagnostic results. The position is open to all experience levels, including new graduates.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic Equipment OperationPatient Record ManagementCompanion Animal TreatmentMedical DiagnosisPrescription Management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian | Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom | Lindstrom, MN at Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,953 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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, 83% have no call, 70% 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 ~$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).

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

  • No call
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Lindstrom

Purchasing power

$109,710–$124,020/yr

At national-average prices · Before taxes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$401k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,176/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 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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About Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom

Veterinary Services
South St. Paul, MN
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited PTO
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
401(k) or Roth(k) options
Monthly health insurance stipend (if enrolled)
Professional Liability coverage
State licensure dues covered
DEA registration covered