Associate Veterinarian

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian, DVM at VCA Bloomington Animal Hospital in Bloomington, MN, 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.

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

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

Why Join Our Team?

• State-of-the-Art Facility: Our 9,000 sq. ft. AAHA-accredited hospital follows low-stress practices and features a spacious surgical suite, six exam rooms, a large treatment area, and a welcoming lobby.

• Advanced Equipment: We are equipped with DR radiology, a surgical laser, a therapy laser, and ultrasound to provide high-quality care.

• Established & Trusted: Serving the Bloomington community for over 50 years, we have built long-standing relationships with generations of pet families.

• Collaborative Environment: Our team fosters a supportive and engaging atmosphere, ensuring high medical standards and patient care.

• Referral & Specialty Support: We have access to top-tier referral and specialty hospitals in the metro area for comprehensive patient care.

• Top-rated schools & affordable housing

• Outdoor recreation: Explore Fort Snelling State Park, enjoy hiking/biking trails, or ski at Buck Hill

• Shopping & entertainment: Home to Mall of America, one of the largest shopping centers in the U.S.

• Convenient location: Close to Minneapolis International Airport and the Twin Cities

• Lakes & trails: Located in Minnesota, the state of 10,000 lakes, with endless outdoor activities

Schedule

• Full-time position

• Part-time position

• Open six days a week

• No on-call hours

• Flexible schedule: Work 3-4 days/week (Monday-Friday) with a rotating Saturday shift

Cases

Diverse case exposure, including wellness, surgery, internal medicine, and urgent care

Community Partnerships

• Pet Haven

• All Dog Rescue

• Retrieve a Golden of the Midwest

• Rabbit Rescue of Minnesota

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 $100,000 to 150,000. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.    
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Health & Well-being 

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Fidelity 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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If you are a current associate, you 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.