
For more than 25 years, Heartland Animal Hospital has been providing quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in Faribault and surrounding communities. We are a full-service animal health care facility offering a broad range of medical and surgical services to meet the pet care of our valued clients and their beloved animal companions.
Associate Veterinarian – Heartland Veterinary Hospital of FaribaultFaribault, Minnesota
Are you ready to practice high-quality medicine with a fun, supportive team in a community you’ll love to call home? Heartland Veterinary Hospital of Faribault is looking for an enthusiastic Associate Veterinarian to join our growing practice!
About Faribault, MN:Located just 45 minutes south of the Twin Cities, Faribault is a vibrant community that blends small-town charm with easy access to urban amenities. Nestled among lakes, parks, and rolling countryside, it’s the perfect place for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. Enjoy historic downtown shopping, local breweries, farmers markets, and year-round community events—all while being just a short drive from big-city dining and entertainment. Whether you love kayaking, hiking, or simply relaxing by the water, Faribault has something for everyone.
About Heartland Veterinary Hospital:At Heartland, we take pride in providing compassionate, personalized care for our patients while maintaining a welcoming and positive work environment for our team. We’re a full-service small animal practice offering everything from routine wellness and dentistry to advanced surgery and diagnostics. Our hospital is equipped with modern technology, including digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house lab capabilities, so you can practice your best medicine every day. Our team is close-knit, supportive, and genuinely enjoys collaborating to provide the best possible care for our patients—and a few good laughs along the way!
What We’re Looking For:We’re seeking a veterinarian who shares our passion for client education, teamwork, and excellent patient care. Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for great mentorship or an experienced DVM ready for a new adventure, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career here.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary with production bonuses
Flexible scheduling and no on-call hours
Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, CE allowance, and more)
Supportive mentorship and continuing education opportunities
A positive, drama-free workplace that values your well-being
If you’re looking to join a clinic where you can practice high-quality medicine, build lasting client relationships, and work with a fun, dedicated team— Heartland Veterinary Hospital of Faribault is the place for you!
📩 Apply today and discover what makes Heartland a great place to grow your career and love what you do.
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.