Associate Veterinarian - Rochester, MN

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian, DVM, at VCA Cascade Animal Medical Center & Inn, located in Rochester, Minnesota, and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Questions? Please contact Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com

Why join the team?

AAHA-accredited and Cat-Friendly Certified 3,800 sq. ft. facility with a spacious surgical suite, six exam rooms, and an ultrasound room.

Equipped with DR radiology, surgical laser, therapy laser, two updated dental stations, and ultrasound.

Established reputation in the community, attracting referrals from local emergency hospitals, surrounding hospitals, and rural clinics.

6-doctor general practice supported by a well-trained team of certified veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives.

Located in Rochester, MN—a growing, family-friendly city home to the world-famous Mayo Clinic. Enjoy a vibrant downtown full of restaurants, shopping, galleries, and theaters, along with picturesque parks and outdoor activities like biking and hiking.

Many clients are medically trained and highly engaged in providing the best care possible for their pets.

Schedule

Full-time schedule : 4 days per week with a rotating half-day on Saturday.

No on-call—enjoy a balanced work-life schedule in a supportive environment.

Cases

Wide range of general practice cases, from wellness and preventive care to dentistry, internal medicine, and surgical procedures.

Regularly see dermatology, ophthalmology, and chronic disease management cases, with the ability to perform in-house diagnostics and advanced imaging.

Referral potential from Southern Minnesota and Northeastern Iowa due to our location being 1.5 hours from the nearest specialty hospital.

Opportunities to expand skills with surgical laser, therapy laser, and advanced dental care.

Who we look for

People obsessed with pets and their care

Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine

Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career

Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including :

Compensation

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $110k-160k.

Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.

Salary negotiation can be discussed outside of pay band

This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health / dental / vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

Licensure in good standing to practice in (MN), or the ability to obtain

A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

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If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits : We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation / sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com