Associate Veterinarian - Large Animal

Birnamwood, WI

Clinic: Northwoods Veterinary Service

https://www.northwoodsvetservice.com/

Objective

Full-Time, Large Animal Associate; Focus on milk quality, herd health, and ambulatory services; On-Call shared by all doctors; Ability to develop clinical skills with experienced mentors; Commitment and support to your career goals and professional growth. 

Training Required

DVM/VMD Licensed to practice in WI; USDA Level II Accreditation

Experience Desired

Looking for Associate that is proficient in rectal palpation as well as ultrasound. Should have a basic understanding of production animal medicine, individual cow medicine, and able to perform common on farm surgical procedures

Details & Benefits

  • Salary is commensurate with experience
  • Stocked practice vehicle
  • Professional Dues: 3 per year
  • Professional liability provided
  • CE Allowance: $3000 biennial
  • PTO: 15 days/year
  • Full Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, + more!)
  • 401K with employer match (after 90 days)
  • Up to eight weeks PAID parental leave* (after 6 months)
  • Accelerated ownership opportunity with our Associate Equity Program!

*6 weeks paid medical recovery time for birth mothers + 2 weeks paid bonding time for all parents

Species Served (%)

Dairy - 90%, Beef 10%

Facilities/Equipment Provided

  • Stocked practice vehicle.
  • Ultrasound with Goggles
  • In-House Blood Analyzer
  • In-House Incubator for Cultures
  • In-House x-ray (Small patients)

Other Personnel

We have 2 full-time DVMs willing to provide a good learning environment and mentorship, accommodating a new graduate to transition from student to practicing DVM. We have one Veterinary Assistant who helps with herd checks and does our in-house lab testing. We have 2 office support staff as well. We have always been willing to let DVM pursue areas of interest within the practice. 

Practice strengths and emphasis of the business

We provide high-quality veterinary services to our clients. Our focus is on reproduction and overall herd health as well as providing top level individual patient medicine and surgery.  With herds from less than 100 milking to over 5,000, tie stall, to free stall to robotic barns, there is plenty of opportunity to hone your skills and find your passion. We offer DC305 records analysis and record keeping to our clients. We have an in-house chemistry and CBC analyzer. We are certified with USDA to do Johne's testing and do regular BVD-PI testing too.

Practice Area

Northwoods Veterinary Service is located outside the village of Birnamwood in the town of Norrie, WI which is 30 miles from the Wausau and Granite Peak Ski communities, and only 80 miles from Green Bay! If you enjoy the outdoors we have an abundance of opportunities for hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, etc. as well as the ability to have a night on the town and enjoy the amenities of the city. 

Northwoods Veterinary Service has partnered with Heritage Vet Partners (HVP), the nation's leading veterinary partnership for mixed and large animal practices. HVP values the legacy and customer relationships that practices have built and aims to enhance that foundation with exceptional support. 

Together, we can better meet the changing needs of our customers and the industry. Partner practices and veterinarians share in HVP's success through stock ownership while maintaining existing leadership and culture. 

HVP currently has multiple locations throughout the US with a vast offering of practice types and specialties! Visit us at https://heritagevetpartners.com to learn more!

JOB CODE: 53 - Northwoods Veterinary Service