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Associate Veterinarian - Summers Ridge Veterinary Clinic - Janesville, Minnesota
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.
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.
Job Details
Practice:
Summers Ridge opened in Janesville, MN in 1986. Since then, Summers Ridge has grown into a multi-species medical practice. In 2012 Summers Ridge moved into a new facility which allowed for an expansion from 900 sq. ft. to 2300 sq. ft. This increase in space also allowed for an expansion of services and products by adding a secondary exam room and more kennel space.
Shortly after, Summers Ridge added state of the art monitering equipment for surgeries, new digital x-rays, blood work machines, and laser therapy. These advanced veterinary technologies have allowed our staff to engineer a greater focus on small animal medicine and surgery.
Position Purpose:
Managing Veterinarian – Summers Ridge Veterinary Clinic
Janesville, Minnesota
Lead with Compassion. Practice with Purpose.
Summers Ridge Veterinary Clinic is seeking a dedicated and experienced Managing Veterinarian (MDVM) to lead our well-established, full-service practice in Janesville, MN. This is a unique opportunity to take the next step in your career by combining your clinical skills with your passion for leadership in a supportive and collaborative environment.
About the Clinic:
Summers Ridge Veterinary Clinic has been serving the Janesville community for 40 years with high-quality, personalized veterinary care. We offer a full range of services, from preventive care and diagnostics to surgery and dental procedures. Our clinic is equipped with modern technology and a focus on continuous learning and professional development. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with our clients and their pets through trust and exceptional service.
Our Amazing Team:
At the heart of Summers Ridge is our close-knit, experienced team of veterinary professionals. Our support staff is skilled, compassionate, and eager to assist, creating an environment where veterinarians can thrive. Collaboration and respect are key values here—we lift each other up, celebrate wins together, and work as one to provide the best care possible. The team truly feels like family, and we’re excited to welcome a leader who shares our values and vision.
The Role – Managing DVM:
As the Managing DVM, you’ll maintain a flexible balance of clinical duties and leadership responsibilities. You’ll help guide the medical direction of the practice, mentor the team, ensure high standards of care, and collaborate with hospital leadership on operations and growth initiatives. This is an ideal role for a veterinarian who wants to make a lasting impact on both patients and people while continuing to practice medicine.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary + production and leadership bonuses
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Medical Director stipend
- Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401k with match)
- Generous PTO + CE allowance
- Professional development support
- Autonomy to shape the medical and cultural direction of the clinic
About Janesville, MN:
Janesville is a charming small town located just minutes from Mankato and about 75 miles south of the Twin Cities. It offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility and easy access to city amenities. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby parks, lakes, and trails, while families enjoy the excellent schools and strong community spirit. Janesville is a hidden gem in southern Minnesota—safe, scenic, and full of Midwestern warmth.
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 $120,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.
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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