Career Opportunities

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and report directly to the Regional Manager.

Hospital Overview:

New Ulm Regional Veterinary Center has been providing families and their beloved animal companions large and small with superior veterinary care for over 40 years.  As a full-service hospital, we offer a wide range of comprehensive veterinary services to keep your animals in great health, from routine exams and vaccinations to dental care and internal medicine. We also offer surgery, radiography and diagnostic services to meet your pet’s health care needs.  Proudly serving New Ulm, Brown County, Blue Earth County, Nicollet County and the towns in the surrounding area. 

We are an amazing team and are very proud of our unique culture!  Our service-oriented practice is designed to provide a caring and loving atmosphere for patients, clients and employees.  Our veterinarians and support staff are devoted to staying current on the latest diagnostics, treatments and wellness programs. We work together to create a fantastic work environment while focusing on providing the highest quality medicine. 

If you ever find yourself in New Ulm, Minnesota, you might feel like you’ve flown halfway around the world, this unique town goes all out to celebrate its German history!  Encompassing roughly 10 square miles in Brown County along the Minnesota and Cottonwood Rivers, New Ulm offers many activities no matter what time of year you visit. 

What you can expect as a member of the New Ulm team:

• Welcoming, positive, collaborative environment
• Skilled support staff team
• Commitment to continuing education
• Quality mentorship

Compensation and Benefits Overview:

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000  
• Up to $100,000 Sign On Bonus for 3-year commitment 
• Paid time off and holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible schedule options
• Employee pet care discounts
• Full benefits package, including but not limited to: Quality health, dental, vision disability, liability insurance, 401k with company contribution, including reimbursement and time off for CE & license fees and more.

If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Lindsay Aimar at laimar@petvetcarecenters.com or apply at https://www.petvetcareers.com/

Qualifications:

• Veterinarian degree (DVM) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent surgical and dental skills
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care

• Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews, reviewing care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging. 
• Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, and bandaging and wrapping wounds. 
• Support patient examinations and operations by assembling required supplies and instruments, securing and bringing patients to examination rooms, and restraining patients; aids as directed by the veterinarian. 
• Provide excellent pet care by applying full knowledge of anatomy, physiology, disease processes, pharmacology, specialized equipment usage, and specialized drug administration. 
• Obtain and verify medications. 
• Ensure that patients have food and water, clean patients' rooms, cages, and equipment; observe patients for clinical signs of disease. 
• As directed, fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging, and security of controlled drugs. 
• Maintain a safe, secure, healthy, and humane environment by sterilizing and wrapping instruments, sanitizing and disinfecting holding and operating areas, storing sterile supplies, verifying shelf life, following standards and procedures, and in compliance with applicable legal regulations. 
• Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes; update the database in an accurate and timely manner. 
• Communicate with the pet owner about the status of the patient, as directed by the veterinarian. 
• Maintain equipment by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining equipment supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs. 
• Maintain inventory, place orders for needed supplies, verify, and maintain receipts. 
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading professional journals. 
• Release pets to their owners as directed; ensure that every animal released is clean and properly groomed before their release. 
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions. 
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or practice. 

• Care and Compassion: Displays a desire to build rapport, provide personal assistance, and emotional support. 
• Team Orientation: Works cooperatively with the team to address tasks and accomplish goals. 
• Dependability: Demonstrates responsibility in completing tasks and accomplishing goals. 
• Initiative: Proactively looks for the opportunity to address and follow through on work activities. 
• Flexibility and Multi-Tasking: Adapts quickly to changing demands and manages multiple priorities effectively. 
• Communication: Uses effective and appropriate methods of interacting with others. 
• Customer Services: Displays a desire to provide outstanding service and exceed customer expectations. 
• Organization and Attention to Detail: Monitors and reviews information thoroughly and maintains an organized system for all documents. 
• Adherence to Rules and Instructions: Consistently follows standard procedures. 

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Two or more years of experience with veterinary appointments, surgeries, and nursing care for hospitalized and critical patients. 
• Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT), Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT), Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT), or the Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician (LVMT) preferred or as required by State. 
• May consider an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. 

• Knowledge of the preparation, monitoring, and recovery of pets receiving surgery, as well as basic pet nursing. 
• Ability to demonstrate and follow correct procedures in catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology. 
• Understand and limit the potential exposure to bites, scratches, and potential injuries. 
• Able to restrain patients according to standard procedures. 
• Fill prescriptions and monitor sedation procedures as directed by the veterinarian. 
• Ability to work with or around sick animals, potentially hazardous materials, cleaning chemicals, gas anesthetics, zoonotic diseases, and unpleasant odors. 
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain. 
• Communicate and approach job duties in a professional and mature manner. 
• Must be flexible with scheduling and able to work some weekends and holidays. 
• This is a strenuous job that requires a lot of lifting, cleaning, and constant motion. 
• Depending on the functional area of assignment, tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation and/or extended periods of time standing and/or walking. 
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting or carrying moderately heavy animals (up to 50 pounds). 
• Answer phones and perform other duties as needed by the hospital. 
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Manager or practice.