Veterinarian | Animal Medical Center of Lindstrom | Lindstrom, MN
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
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
Key Skills
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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