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Watkins Veterinary Clinic
Watkins, Minnesota

Mixed Animal Veterinarian - Watkins, MN

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

If you’re searching for a collaborative and dedicated team with a diverse caseload, look no further! Watkins Veterinary Clinic, in Watkins, MN, is a mixed-animal practice providing care for companion animals, horses, cattle, and goats.

As part of Animals Inc. Veterinary, a five-location hospital group, we combine a close-knit clinic environment with opportunities to connect and learn across a broader veterinary team. We are seeking a Mixed Animal Veterinarian to join our team!.

About Our Hospital

  • Two exam rooms
  • Surgical suite and separate X-ray room
  • Digital radiography and digital dental X-rays
  • Portable X-rays
  • Portable ultrasound
  • Equine power float
  • Portable chute

Fully Equipped Clinic Truck

This is an outstanding opportunity for veterinarians of all experience levels who enjoy variety, connecting with the community, and learning from others. Experienced doctors can expand their skills alongside a collaborative team, and we would be happy to mentor a new graduate.

Our Approach to Mentorship

We offer personalized mentorship built around each veterinarian’s interests, experience, and comfort level. Open communication and hands-on support help new graduates build confidence in both small- and large-animal medicine.

New Graduates Benefit From

  • Farm-call ride-alongs with experienced veterinarians
  • Opportunities to observe, assist, and gradually take the lead with guidance
  • Support with small-animal appointments and surgeries tailored to individual needs
  • Ongoing case discussions and access to experienced colleagues
  • Collaboration with knowledgeable doctors and veterinary technicians

What's in It for You

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth, including:

  • Medical benefits (health, dental, and vision)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid dues, licensure, and professional liability coverage
  • Continuing education allowance and PTO
  • Vacation time for work-life balance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid parental leave
  • And more!

Where We Are

Watkins offers small-town living in central Minnesota, with opportunities to connect with the community and enjoy the surrounding countryside. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the region’s lakes for fishing and time on the water, while local attractions such as the Watkins Swimming Pool offer summer fun close to home. It’s a welcoming setting for veterinarians who enjoy building relationships with pet owners and agricultural communities alike.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive veterinary care for companion animals, horses, cattle, and goats in a mixed-animal practice. Collaborate with a broader veterinary team and participate in ongoing case discussions to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements

The position is open to veterinarians of all experience levels, including new graduates who will receive personalized mentorship. Candidates must be comfortable working with both small and large animals in a clinical and field setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Small animal medicineSurgeryClinical diagnosticsClient communicationCollaborative teamworkAnimal care

Mixed Animal Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 14 employers

7
<$160k
5
$160k-185k
1
$200k
3
$210k-235k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
81%
Relocation assistance
63%
CME allowance
56% this job
Loan repayment
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$177k–$227k
#2

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$177k-$227k
#3

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#4

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$150k-$200k
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,475 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Watkins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$320k
Median resident rent
$808/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.6
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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

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About Watkins Veterinary Clinic

Benefits & Perks

Medical benefits (health, dental, and vision)
401(k) with employer match
Paid dues, licensure, and professional liability coverage
Continuing education allowance and PTO
Vacation time for work-life balance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid parental leave