Veterinarian

Job Description

Nicollet Veterinary Clinic is hiring a Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarian (DVM) to join our established small animal veterinary practice in Nicollet, Minnesota, just 10 minutes from Mankato. We welcome experienced veterinarians and new graduate veterinarians who are looking for a supportive team, strong mentorship, and opportunities to grow their veterinary career.

Our Fear Free Certified veterinary hospital provides high-quality companion animal medicine with a loyal client base, experienced veterinary technicians, and three collaborative veterinarians. Our modern equipment includes digital dental radiography, a Heska in-house laboratory, and therapeutic laser. Veterinarians have opportunities to develop their interests in surgery, dentistry, preventive medicine, and general practice.

What We Offer:

• $100,000-$140,000 base salary plus production
• No negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Flexible full-time or part-time veterinarian scheduling
• Formal mentorship for new graduate veterinarians
• Health, dental, vision, life, and HSA benefits
• PTO and continuing education allowance
• Professional licensing and membership support
• Employee pet discounts
• Future partnership and ownership opportunities

As part of National Veterinary Associates (NVA), veterinarians have access to additional professional development and career resources, including:

• NVA's PetOne Veterinary Training Center for hands-on surgical and clinical training
• NVA's industry-leading DVM Mentorship Program with dedicated one-on-one support
• Support for pursuing ABVP certification while practicing
• Professional development and leadership opportunities
• 100% company-paid Short-Term Disability insurance, including coverage for qualifying illness, injury, pregnancy, maternity, and parental leave

Nicollet, MN is located just outside Mankato and approximately one hour from the Twin Cities. The area offers affordable living, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and easy access to larger city amenities.

If you are a veterinarian looking for a small animal DVM position in Minnesota with a collaborative team, mentorship, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth, we would love to hear from you.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.