Ham Lake Veterinary Hospital practices Preventive Medicine, General Medicine, and General Surgery. We have digital radiography, a full in-house lab, and reference laboratory availability for sending out more involved testing. We love serving the Ham Lake/East Bethel area and find our country setting quiet and relaxing.

Our hospital began in 2005 and since then has grownt to employ an over 20 person team of veterinarians, technicians, and receptionists.

Ham Lake Veterinary Hospital in Ham Lake, Minnesota, is a 4-doctor practice that provides the highest level of veterinary medicine and friendly, compassionate care. We are dog and cat-focused, assisted by a diligent and skilled support staff. We are looking to add a veterinarian who values teamwork, collaboration, and communication and does not take life too seriously. We welcome DVMs of all skill levels and provide a robust mentorship program, tailored to the needs of new graduates, to ensure they feel supported and guided in their professional journey.

We have a highly cohesive, friendly, self-driven team. We like to do a group outing/get-together every couple of months. We strive to protect our lunch breaks, often eating as a team (order food, get treats) and having time set aside during the day to sit, eat, and relax.

Our clientele is very devoted to their pet’s health. We have several clients with multiple pets willing to go above and beyond with their care. They are open to whatever services we recommend, and many go to referrals/specialists as needed.

Full and part-time positions available.

About the area: Ham Lake is less than a half-hour drive north of Minneapolis. With twenty-five parks within the city limits, you can find abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, stunning natural surroundings, and small-town charm with access to a big city's amenities. If you love the winter months, join us for our annual Snow Bowl festival!

• Process: We want to make things easy on you! 1. Apply 2. Set up an initial call with the practice representative.  3. Schedule a visit to the practice to meet the team!  (We promise not to ask what your greatest weakness is!)
• A commitment to lifestyle focus: What is most important to you outside of veterinary medicine? We want to ensure a balance between your personal and professional priorities.
• Schedule: We offer a fixed 4-day work week with no weekends or on-call.
• Compensation: Let’s talk! Lay out your expectations upfront. We consider each candidate individually, taking into account their skills and experience, to offer compensation that allows you to live comfortably.
• PTO-3 weeks vacation/sick days that we don’t make impossible to use!
• Management: Maintain an open line of communication with your leadership team. You will be heard and taken seriously!
• Continued Education: Ample CE allowance and FREE internal CE opportunities, including wet labs!
• Professional growth support: Medical autonomy, support of new implementations brought to the practice, workshops, and retreats dedicated to professional development.
• Mentorship: We offer a 6-month+ hybrid program customized to new grads based on their competencies and clinical and non-clinical development needs. An onsite dedicated mentor is with you every step of the way!
• Helping Hands: Have an adequate number of skilled support staff by your side, with a 1:2 doctor-to-tech/assistant ratio. Focus on your patients, and let your techs do what they do best!
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, company-paid short-term disability, 401(k), and Roth(k). If enrolled, a monthly stipend to cover your individual health insurance premium is also included.
• We’ve got you covered: Liability coverage, State Licensure dues, DEA Registration, AVMA and state VMA memberships, and any other associated memberships will also be paid for should they become due during employment.

*Part-time benefits may vary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.

• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement 
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available