The Opportunity:

Dodge Veterinary Clinic and Carriage House Animal Hospital are excited to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to our growing family. We believe that once you learn more about our team, culture, and the opportunity this role offers, you’ll see why it can be a highly rewarding next step in your veterinary career. This opportunity has come about due to a well-deserved retirement, not because of a departing veterinarian. Dr. Bailey still works part-time with us, so we can’t quite call him fully retired yet!

We welcome both new graduates and experienced veterinarians. A structured mentorship plan is available and can be customized to match your experience level and professional goals.

For the right candidate, we offer highly competitive compensation along with our standard benefits package, which we would be happy to discuss during the interview process. Our workflow is designed to support quality care and work-life balance.

About You:

We are looking for a veterinarian who:
- Is licensed and in good standing with the State of Minnesota (or eligible for licensure)
- Is committed to high-quality, evidence-based medicine and surgery
- Values continued learning and professional development
- Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting teammates
- Has strong communication skills and patience when working with pet owners

If you have special clinical interests or advanced skills, we would be excited to explore expanding our service offerings to incorporate them.

About Our Practice:

Dodge Veterinary Clinic operates in association with Carriage House Animal Hospital and is proudly independently owned by Drs. Daniel Krupa, Jennifer Kelly, and Kristi Ackman.

Our experienced and collaborative veterinary team includes:
- Dr. Daniel Krupa (OH ’92)
- Dr. Jennifer Kelly (MN ’18)
- Dr. Kristi Ackman (WI ’12)
- Dr. Ross Bailey (MN ’81) – part-time
- Dr. Anne Deppe (IA ’91) – part-time

Our doctors are supported by a dedicated team of 8 full-time veterinary technicians and 3 client service representatives.

We take pride in maintaining a positive, supportive, and family-oriented culture. Our team believes that while work is important, enjoying the people you work with every day matters just as much.

Our History:

Dodge Veterinary Clinic was established in 1956 and later merged with Carriage House Animal Hospital in 1999. Over the years, we have continued to grow while maintaining the close-knit, community-focused atmosphere that defines our practice today.

We are looking for a veterinarian who:
- Is licensed and in good standing with the State of Minnesota (or eligible for licensure)
- Is committed to high-quality, evidence-based medicine and surgery
- Values continued learning and professional development
- Enjoys working collaboratively and supporting teammates
- Has strong communication skills and patience when working with pet owners

If you have special clinical interests or advanced skills, we would be excited to explore expanding our service offerings to incorporate them.

About Carriage House Animal Hospital

Dodge Veterinary Clinic was established in 1956 and later merged with Carriage House Animal Hospital in 1999. Over the years, we have continued to grow while maintaining the close-knit, community-focused atmosphere that defines our practice today. We are located in Southeast Minnesota 20 minutes from Rochester (home of the Mayo Clinic).

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