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Veterinarian
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
Since 1963, pet owners in Dodgeville have come to rely on our Dodgeville Veterinary Services' skilled veterinarians and knowledgeable staff to help their cherished companions live long, happy and healthy lives. We are a progressive small animal practice known for executing elevated levels of medicine. Additionally, we are Fear Free certified and AAHA accredited.
Position Purpose:
Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
Dodgeville Veterinary Service | Dodgeville, WI
New Grads Welcome | $110K–$120K + Production | Sign-On & Relocation Available
Build Your Career Somewhere You Can Learn, Grow & Feel Supported
Your first veterinary position should give you more than a paycheck. It should give you the support, experience, and confidence to become the veterinarian you want to be.
At Dodgeville Veterinary Service, we're looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative team in beautiful Southwest Wisconsin.
Whether you're a new graduate ready to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking for a supportive practice where you can continue growing, you'll find a team that values collaboration, quality medicine, and helping one another succeed.
What We Offer
$110,000–$120,000 base salary, based on experience
Production compensation
Sign-on bonus available
Relocation assistance available
Full-time opportunity
New graduate mentorship and support
Collaborative, experienced veterinary team
Continuing education and professional development opportunities
A culture where your growth and clinical interests are encouraged
New Grad? You Won't Have to Figure It Out Alone.
Starting your first DVM position comes with a lot of firsts—and we don't expect you to know everything on Day 1.
You'll practice alongside experienced veterinarians and knowledgeable support staff in an environment built around teamwork, mentorship, and continuous learning.
Ask questions. Talk through cases. Build your surgical and medical skills. Discover the areas of veterinary medicine that excite you.
We'll give you the support to grow while helping you develop the confidence to practice independently.
Practice High-Quality Medicine
Dodgeville Veterinary Service has been caring for pets and families in the community since 1963. Our practice combines that long-standing community connection with modern veterinary medicine.
We're proud to be an AAHA-accredited practice with Fear Free certified professionals and a commitment to reducing stress for our patients.
Our diverse caseload and services include:
Wellness & preventative medicine
Dentistry
Soft-tissue surgery
Spay & neuter procedures
Allergy & dermatology care
Diagnostic medicine
Cat-friendly handling
Care for dogs, cats, and pocket pets
After-hours support for clients through veterinary telehealth triage
Whether your goal is to become an excellent well-rounded GP or continue developing a particular clinical interest, you'll have opportunities to keep learning.
A Team That Wants You to Succeed
Exceptional veterinary medicine starts with people who enjoy working together.
At Dodgeville, you'll join experienced, caring professionals who believe in collaboration, mentorship, compassion, and celebrating each other's successes.
We want you to have the tools and support to practice great medicine while still having a life outside of work.
And Your Weekends? They're Yours.
The practice is closed Saturday and Sunday.
Life in Dodgeville, Wisconsin
Build your career in the heart of Wisconsin's beautiful Driftless Area.
Dodgeville offers the charm and affordability of small-town living while keeping you connected to nearby communities and amenities.
When you're not at the clinic, enjoy:
Scenic parks and trails
Hiking and outdoor recreation
Local shops and restaurants
Community events
Easy access to the natural beauty of Southwest Wisconsin
A welcoming community with a more relaxed pace of life
It's a great place to build your veterinary career—and a life outside of it.
Who We're Looking For
DVM/VMD degree or equivalent
Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in Wisconsin
Passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality medicine
Collaborative and team-oriented
Interested in continued learning and professional growth
New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply
Ready to Start Your Next Chapter?
If you're looking for a practice where you can learn, contribute, build confidence, and grow into the veterinarian you want to become, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and discover what your career could look like at Dodgeville Veterinary Service.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered:
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range:
USD $110,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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