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Lakefield Veterinary Group
Andover, Minnesota

Associate Veterinarian - Andover Animal Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$140k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Full-Time Associate Veterinarian in Andover, MN! Are you a veterinarian looking for that unicorn clinic that appreciates you and supports your work-life balance? Do you value a clinic that actively works to maintain a positive culture? If these things matter to you, check out Andover Animal Hospital in Andover, MN!

Why should you choose Andover Animal Hospital? We currently are a 9-doctor small animal hospital, where our staff is professional but also like to have fun to make the days fly by.

We prioritize mental health and ensure a work/life balance by pre-set blocks for appointments with wellness appointments being set before lunch and at the end of the day.

We built our reputation for excellence through a commitment to exceptional client care delivered by a dedicated and passionate staff and were named Anoka County’s Best Veterinary Clinic 2024.

Anticipated Schedule: Full-time 40 hours per week Rotating Saturday shift, open 8am – 2pm 30-minute appointment slots and dedicated breaks in the morning and afternoon for catch up/call backs Compensation: Compensation package includes a competitive starting salary of $110,000 - $140,000 for experienced veterinarians with monthly production and no-negative accrual Sign-on Bonus Available Benefits: PTO - Up to 5 weeks off! $2,500 CE Allowance for FT DVMs and CE Specific PTO Generous Employee Pet Discount Employee Assistance Program Paid Parental Leave 401K with company match Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance HSA company contributed account Lakefield AVMA Membership Lakefield AVMA PLIT Policy Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D Employer Paid STD and LTD Eligible for performance-based bonus Please contact Megan.cross@lakefieldvet.com to apply today!

Keywords: Veterinarian, DVM, Associate Veterinarian, Minnesota Veterinarian Compensation Range $110,000 — $140,000 USD

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals within a collaborative 9-doctor practice. Manage wellness appointments and client communications while maintaining a positive and professional clinic culture.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified veterinarians with a DVM degree. Experience is preferred as the salary range is tailored for experienced practitioners.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineSmall Animal CareWellness ExamsClinical PracticeCommunicationTeamworkTime Management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $127k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
77% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,003 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Andover

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$404k≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,830/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.8
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (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 this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Kent, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO - Up to 5 weeks off
$2,500 CE Allowance
CE Specific PTO
Generous Employee Pet Discount
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
401K with company match
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance