Associate Veterinarian - Animal Care Center

Associate Veterinarian – Join Our Friendly, Supportive Team in the Heart of Minnesota's Lake Country!

Animal Care Center is on the lookout for a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to become a valued member of our team in the scenic Brainerd Lakes Area of central Minnesota. Whether you're an experienced DVM or a recent graduate eager to launch your career in a positive, encouraging environment, you'll find a true sense of belonging here.

Why Animal Care Center?

Voted Best Veterinarian Office 2025 by our community, out of 8 nominated veterinary clinics in our area!

Team-Focused Culture – We're proud of our high technician-to-doctor ratio and long-tenured team members, many of whom have been with us for 5, 10, even 20+ years .

Exceptional Medicine, Collaborative Approach – As a 4-doctor small animal practice , we focus on delivering high-quality care in a setting where collaboration, mentorship, and continual learning thrive.

Mentorship That Matters – We're passionate about guiding new grads and fostering a culture of growth and confidence.

Amazing Clients – Our clients are loyal, trusting, and bonded with our clinic, making your day-to-day deeply rewarding.

Flexible Scheduling – We are only open on weekdays with family friendly hours of 8-5 so our team can enjoy a better work-life balance .

Compensation:

Competitive base salary (up to $140,000)

Monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual

Sign-on Bonus Available

Benefits:

PTO - Up to 5 weeks off!

$2,500 CE Allowance for FT DVMs and CE Specific PTO

Generous Employee Pet Discount

Employee Assistance Program

401K with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

HSA company contributed account

Lakefield AVMA Membership

Lakefield AVMA PLIT Policy

Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, long-term care, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Employer Paid Life and AD&D

Employer Paid STD and LTD

Eligible for performance-based bonus

Ready to Love Where You Work?

Join a team that genuinely supports you and makes every day feel purposeful. For more details or to apply, reach out to Megan Cross at megan.cross@lakefieldvet.com or apply directly at careers.lakefieldvet.com .

Keywords: Veterinarian, Associate Veterinarian, DVM, Minnesota Veterinarian

Compensation Range $120,000 — $140,000 USD