Associate Veterinarian | Brainerd Lakes Area | $50,000 Relocation/Sign-On BonusLove veterinary medicine. Love where you live, too.Animal Care Center in Baxter, MN is looking for an
Associate Veterinarian to join our four-doctor small animal team in the heart of Minnesota's beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area.
Whether you're an experienced DVM looking for a supportive long-term home or a new graduate searching for the kind of mentorship that builds confidence, you'll find an experienced team, loyal clients, and a culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.
And with
weekday-only hours from 8 AM-5 PM, you'll have ample time to enjoy everything the Brainerd Lakes Area has to offer.
Practice High-Quality MedicineAt Animal Care Center, you'll have the support of an experienced veterinary team and the resources needed to provide excellent patient care.
You'll have the opportunity to practice a broad range of small animal medicine while collaborating with fellow DVMs and a skilled support team.
Our focus is simple:
take excellent care of our patients, build lasting relationships with our clients, and take care of the people doing the work.Compensation & BenefitsYour earning potential:- Up to $140,000 base salary
- $50,000 Relocation/Sign-On bonus
- Monthly production bonuses
- No negative accrual
- Eligibility for performance-based bonus
Your time matters:- Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM
- No regular weekends
- Up to 5 weeks of PTO
- $2,500 CE allowance for full-time DVMs
- CE-specific PTO
Your benefits:- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-contributed HSA
- Employer-paid STD and LTD
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Lakefield AVMA membership
- Lakefield AVMA PLIT coverage
- Generous employee pet discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary life and AD&D, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care coverage
Why the Brainerd Lakes Area?If you're ready to trade traffic and packed schedules for
lakes, trails, four-season recreation, and a community where people know their neighbors, the Brainerd Lakes Area is hard to beat.
Baxter and the surrounding Brainerd Lakes region offer year-round opportunities to get outside, from boating, fishing, hiking, and golf in the summer to snowmobiling, skiing, ice fishing, and winter recreation when the temperatures drop.
You can build a rewarding veterinary career here
and have the time to enjoy the place you call home.
Ready to Find Your Veterinary Home?If you're looking for a practice with
experienced teammates, meaningful mentorship, loyal clients, high-quality medicine, and a schedule that gives you your life back, we'd love to meet you.
For more information or to apply, contact
Megan Cross, Talent Acquisition Partner, at or apply through
careers.lakefieldvet.com.
Keywords: Veterinarian, Associate Veterinarian, DVM, Minnesota VeterinarianCompensation Range
$120,000-$140,000 USD
