Associate Veterinarian (Small Animal)

River Valley Veterinary Service | Prior Lake, Minnesota River Valley Veterinary Service is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our privately owned, AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Prior Lake, Minnesota. We're looking for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, values collaboration, and wants to be part of a supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together. Whether you're an experienced doctor or an early-career veterinarian looking for exceptional mentorship, we'd love to meet you. Why River Valley? We're a progressive, independently owned practice where our doctors work together, share ideas, and support one another. Our experienced veterinarians enjoy mentoring, collaborating on cases, and helping each other grow. We believe great medicine starts with great people, and we've built a culture centered around professionalism, empathy, and trust. Our highly trained technicians and client service team allow our veterinarians to focus on what they do best—providing exceptional patient care while building lasting relationships with clients. Our Practice AAHA Accredited AAFP Cat Friendly Practice - Gold Certified Privately veterinarian owned Collaborative team of experienced veterinarians Strong mentorship and professional development Digital radiography (including dental) Ultrasound Endoscopy In-house IDEXX laboratory Therapy laser Advanced surgical monitoring Electronic medical records Technology-forward practice that embraces innovation Compensation & Benefits $130,000 - $140,000 base salary plus production The expected annual compensation range for this position is $130,000 to $180,000. Full-time schedule of 30-40 hours per week Typical schedule is 3 ten-hour shifts per week and 1 Saturday per month Schedule flexibility & swapping of shifts is encouraged to allow for work/personal life balance for all DVMs Health insurance

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Generous employer 401(k) contribution Paid time off Continuing education allowance Professional dues and Minnesota license reimbursement Uniform allowance Employee pet care discount Employer Education Assistance Plan We\'d Love to Meet Someone Who: Practices compassionate, high-quality medicine Communicates effectively with clients and teammates Enjoys collaborating with colleagues Wants to continue learning and growing Values a positive workplace culture Learn more about us at We look forward to hearing from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation