Veterinarian and Equity Owner

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Don't just Dream of Being a Practice Owner - Become One
• Competitive Compensation
• Trained Support Team
• Fully Established Clientele
• Beautifully Updated Facility

Job Summary

Do you dream of practice ownership? Would you like to practice excellent medicine and work towards practice ownership at the same time?

We are seeking a compassionate full-time (3-5 shifts per week) Associate Veterinarian who is interested in veterinary medicine/surgery and practice ownership to join our team at this independent, privately-owned, established and growing small animal exclusive (dogs/cats) GP and Urgent Care practice in the beautiful countryside of New Prague, Minnesota (SW Metro Minnesota, 45 minutes from the Twin Cities). The practice is currently a 2.0 FTE, but with room to grow indefinitely. 

This position will allow for a 4-year, well-paid work-to-own position for a full-time (4 days/week with profit-sharing) or part-time veterinarian (3 days/week M-W-F), while you are being trained to manage the practice, monitor financials, and lead our team. Owner financing for the practice is available with arranged annual installments from practice profits. Real estate will be available for purchase at ownership transition time. 

We do a large volume of wellness and urgent care cases, have a large, trained support team, and we have awesome clientele. If you are passionate about providing exceptional animal care, we’d like to meet you. 

Our remodeled clinic is complete with digital/dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house Idexx lab, private surgical suite, large treatment area, updated technology, and an ample, experienced staff. The caseload is varied and interesting. This is a great place to call home, if you possess the personal strength, leadership skills, and the diagnostic and surgical skills necessary to meet the demands of this opportunity! Flexible schedule (3-5 days per week) and competitive compensation with full-time benefits including a year-end production bonus for someone working at least four shifts per week (3 days (9a-5p), and plus one morning urgent care shift weekly(9a-2p)). No overnight shifts, on-call or weekends!

Responsibilities 

• Provide wellness examinations, urgent care assessments and diagnostics on sick pets
• Diagnose illnesses and injuries and recommend treatment plans 
• Perform surgeries including dental, ophthalmic, and soft tissue procedures as needed
• Prescribe medication
• Advise pet owners on necessary referrals for specialty care, conducting follow-up care and overall pet well-being
• Provide leadership to the team, learn the financials and administrative responsibilities and conduct them accordingly with the assistance of your team

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, licensed in Minnesota or ability to obtain
• 5+ years of previous work experience as a veterinarian, with urgent care/emergency clinic/surgical experience preferred
• Current DEA License/USDA Accreditation or ability to obtain upon hire
• Skilled and comfortable with soft tissue, surgical and dental procedures, illness diagnostics and lameness assessment, ADR workups, and allergy care
• Strong, motivated team work ethic and positive communication skills
• Leadership, Financial and Problem-solving skills
• No on-call, no pager, no weekends
• Patience, great communication skills, a deep love for animals, and the leadership skills and desire to work with an incredible team