Associate Veterinarian

Opportunity for Full-Time Employment in Mixed Animal Practice

Located in Aberdeen, South Dakota

Northern Plains Animal Health, PC is a well-established, service-focused veterinary practice, serving the surrounding area for the past 25 years. We provide exceptional service to our clients, while maintaining a personal connection with our clients and their animals, both large and small. We are currently a four-doctor practice and are searching for a mixed-animal practitioner to join our team, to allow the current mixed-animal practitioner to phase out of practice over the next few years. Mentorship is an important portion of our team, as we promote collaboration throughout our practice. There are nine team members supporting you in all tasks.

Our current practice breakdown is 15% Cattle and 85% small animal. The cattle portion is split 25% Dairy, 70% cow-calf and 5% feedlot and small ruminant. We utilize digital radiography, digital dental radiography, cautery system, full in-house chemistry and hematology, ultrasound, and a well-stocked in-house lab and surgical suite. Electronic records are utilized throughout the practice, with full integration with the lab and imaging systems. A hydraulic portable chute and an in-house tilting hydraulic chute and haul-in facility are utilized for cattle work. A fully equipped practice vehicle with a vet box is utilized for field work. Safety is stressed when performing any services, especially when working with cattle.

We are seeking a person with strong communication skills that is eager to learn, grow and provide quality service to our clients. Client education is a basis of how we practice. Responsibilities include providing services for both large and small animals, focusing on the large animal portion. This includes providing after hours, emergency, services, on a rotating basis.

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

Health Insurance

SIMPLE Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Allowance

Liability Insurance and AVMA Dues

Paid Time Off

Community and Surrounding Area:

Growing community of 25,000+

Home of Brown County Fair

Withing 3 hours drive of Fargo, Sioux Falls, Bismarck, Pierre, Watertown, and Mitchell

Excellent K-12 school system and Northern State University

Youth sports, clubs and activities organized by city parks department

Junior Hockey Team NAHL level

Water Park and outdoor pool

Outdoor recreation abounds with hunting, fishing, three golf courses, camping, and hiking opportunities. 90-minute drive from Missouri River.

Six-Hour drive to Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills

To Apply: Please submit a resume and a cover letter to ... . Please contact us if you have any questions, we would love to hear from you.

Northern Plains Animal Health, PC, 2503 Hwy 12 W, Aberdeen, SD 57401, ...

The candidate will have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution, and have a license (or ability to obtain a license) to practice veterinary medicine in the state of South Dakota. A strong team player is desired, with the knowledge that there are times when you will work independently.