For more than 25 years, Heartland Animal Hospital has been providing quality veterinary care in Owatonna and surrounding communities. Heartland provides comprehensive preventative, medical, and surgical services for dogs, cats, and horses.

Veterinarian | Heartland Animal Hospital | Owatonna, MN

Practice

Heartland Animal Hospital provides high-quality veterinary care to pets and families throughout Owatonna and the surrounding communities.

Our full-service practice offers comprehensive preventative, medical, diagnostic, dental, and surgical care for dogs and cats, with additional opportunities to work with equine patients for doctors who have an interest in mixed-animal medicine.

Heartland Animal Hospital is continuing to grow, including recently expanded exam space, and we are looking for another veterinarian to join our collaborative multi-doctor team.

Position Purpose

We are seeking a compassionate and collaborative Veterinarian to join our team in Owatonna, Minnesota.

This is a great opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to practice high-quality medicine while building lasting relationships with clients, patients, and an experienced hospital team. Whether you are an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate looking for mentorship and professional development, we want to help you build a career that aligns with your interests and goals.

Our doctors have the autonomy to practice medicine while benefiting from the resources, continuing education, development opportunities, and support available through Heartland Veterinary Partners.

Candidates with an interest in surgery, dentistry, preventative medicine, internal medicine, or equine medicine are encouraged to apply. An interest in equine medicine is welcomed but is not required.

Why Heartland Animal Hospital?

• Established, respected practice serving the Owatonna community for more than 25 years

• Collaborative multi-doctor environment

• Recently expanded exam space

• Experienced veterinary support team

• Full-service medical, surgical, dental, and diagnostic capabilities

• Opportunity to pursue individual clinical interests

• Companion animal and optional equine opportunities

• Mentorship and development support for new and experienced veterinarians

• Flexible scheduling with a focus on sustainable work-life balance

About Owatonna

Owatonna offers the accessibility and amenities of a larger community while maintaining the feel of a smaller Minnesota town. Located in southern Minnesota with convenient access to the Twin Cities and Rochester, the area provides an excellent balance for veterinarians looking for an affordable community with plenty of opportunities to build both a career and a life outside of work.

If you are looking for a practice where you can grow clinically, develop meaningful relationships with clients, and be part of a collaborative team that values your individual interests, we would love to connect with you

• 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.

• DVM/VMD 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