Associate Veterinarian

Join Our Growing Team at Paynesville Veterinary Clinic! Salary: $115,000–$130,000 annually 

Schedule may include coverage at our nearby sister hospitals of Cold Springs and St. Joseph.

Are you looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, and truly make a difference? Paynesville Veterinary Clinic might be just what you’re looking for.

We are a veterinary practice offering a wide variety of services for all animals, including exotics, birds, reptiles and pocket pets. We have been serving the central Minnesota area since 1951. It is our goal to provide the highest quality standards of care in a warm and friendly environment.

We understand that your pet is a part of your family and we consider you to be part of ours. It is our priority to provide the finest medical, surgical, and dental care to our patients. It is our goal to assure that you, the owner, are well informed, involved, and comfortable with the decisions made regarding your pet’s care.

Using state-of-the art equipment, keeping abreast of advances and technologies, and our kind, caring attitude is what separates us from the rest.

Just as important, we believe in taking care of our people. We foster a welcoming environment where mentorship, professional development, and work-life balance are truly valued.

If you’re ready to build meaningful relationships, grow your clinical skills, and be part of a team that feels like family—we’d love to meet you.

What We Offer:
• Competitive salary: $115,000–$130,000 annually 
• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement benefits — 401(k) and Roth(k) with match
• CE and licensure reimbursement

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.

• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available