Associate Veterinarian - Andover Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
$110k-$140k
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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 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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