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Ripon, Wisconsin

Veterinarian - Ripon, WI

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

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Associate Veterinarian – The Ripon Veterinary Clinic | Ripon, Wisconsin The Ripon Veterinary Clinic is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our close-knit team during an exciting time of growth. While our current hospital is a two-exam-room practice, we're entering an exciting new chapter with a complete renovation that will transform our hospital into a modern, well-equipped facility. When renovations are complete, you'll enjoy working in a hospital featuring:

  • 4 exam rooms
  • Dedicated surgery suite
  • Dental suite
  • Treatment area
  • Ultrasound
  • Therapeutic laser
  • Laser surgery
  • Digital radiography

Digital Dental Radiography

We are a 99% small animal practice with occasional pocket pet patients. If you have an interest in exotics, we're happy to support expanding those services. Why Join The Ripon Veterinary Clinic?

  • Join a close-knit, collaborative team that genuinely enjoys working together.
  • Work alongside easygoing, approachable doctors who value collaboration.
  • Practice high-quality medicine with manageable caseloads.
  • Help shape the future of a growing practice.
  • Join a hardworking, supportive team that believes veterinary medicine should be rewarding and fun.
  • Enjoy a workplace where colleagues genuinely spend time together outside of work.
  • Appointment & Surgery Schedule
  • 13–16 appointments per day
  • 20–30-minute wellness appointments
  • 30–40-minute sick appointments

Surgery Doctors Typically Perform

  • 3–4 surgeries in the morning
  • 6–7 appointments in the afternoon

Support You'll ReceiveWhether you're looking to build your confidence or expand your surgical skills, you'll find a supportive environment focused on your success.

Our Chief of Staff, who brings 30 years of experience, is available to provide surgical training for doctors who would like to strengthen their skills.

  • Surgery and dentistry are completely optional and not required for this role.
  • You'll be well supported throughout the day, with 2–3 technicians assisting during surgery and a dedicated technician plus 1–2 additional technicians available during appointments.
  • Our team also includes a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT).
  • Our Flexible Schedule
  • Flexible scheduling options available
  • Our current schedule is 4 weekdays, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
  • An hour and 20-minute daily lunch break
  • One weekday off each week
  • Optional surgery scheduled for Monday mornings

Every Other Saturday Rotation

Our TeamOur team is one of the things we're most proud of. We work hard, support one another, and genuinely enjoy spending time together both inside and outside the hospital.

Our doctors are easygoing, approachable, and always willing to answer questions, creating a collaborative environment where everyone feels comfortable learning and growing.

The culture we've built speaks for itself—our doctors and support staff have been part of our team for anywhere from 7 to 30 years, reflecting the supportive, team-oriented environment we've created. When we're not caring for pets, you'll often find us enjoying time together outside of work.

Team outings have included participating in the local Christmas parade and glow-in-the-dark mini golf, and we're always looking for our next adventure—whether that's an escape room or a smash room! Community InvolvementGiving back is an important part of who we are.

We're proud to support local rescue organizations and the pets they serve. Our team proudly partners with Second Chance North Dog Rescue, an organization with deep roots in our hospital.

Our Hospital Manager, Carrie, and Veterinary Assistant, Jessica, are two of the four founders who established the rescue in 2020.

Every August, we host a community fundraising event in our practice parking lot where we offer discounted nail trims and microchips to help raise funds for the rescue.

We also support additional local rescue organizations throughout the area.

Our Benefits

We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Access to Vetcor University
  • Paid professional dues
  • Professional liability coverage
  • Vacation time
  • Sick time
  • Continuing education PTO
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

  • Life in Ripon, WisconsinNestled in Central Wisconsin, Ripon offers the charm of rural living with access to larger nearby cities. Community highlights include:
  • Easy access to major Wisconsin cities
  • Quiet, welcoming community
  • Vibrant summers with a small-town feel and big community spirit
  • Free Concerts in the Park
  • Annual RiponFest each June
  • Dickens of a Christmas, a festive two-day downtown holiday celebration

Home of Ripon College

Whether you're looking for outdoor recreation, local festivals, or a welcoming place to call home, Ripon offers an exceptional quality of life. We'd Love to Meet YouIf you're looking for a practice where you'll be supported, encouraged to grow, and have the opportunity to make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you. Join The Ripon Veterinary Clinic as we build an exciting new chapter for our hospital and continue providing exceptional care to the pets and people of Ripon.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to small animal patients in a collaborative clinic environment. Manage daily appointments and participate in a supportive team structure to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified veterinarians capable of performing wellness and sick patient examinations. While surgical and dental skills are preferred, they are optional and training is available for those interested in skill development.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Small animal surgeryClient communicationTeam collaborationPatient careWellness examsSick patient managementSurgical assistance

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Who we holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 78/100, 5 active listings.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Ripon, WI at Who we a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,047 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
77%
CME allowance
67% this job
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Ripon

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$240k
Median resident rent
$775/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.6
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fond du Lac, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
Continuing education allowance
Access to Vetcor University
Paid professional dues
Professional liability coverage
Vacation time