The Job Opportunity:
A small animal veterinary hospital preparing for a carefully planned reopening under new leadership is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to help shape the practice’s next chapter. This is a unique opportunity for a veterinarian to join a clinic at the beginning of its relaunch, rather than inheriting an established caseload or legacy systems.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a newly rebuilt veterinary team and help establish a collaborative, patient-centered practice culture from the ground up. With intentional staffing, strong technician coverage, and leadership support, the role provides meaningful clinical autonomy along with opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.
Practice Information:
This walk-in veterinary clinic is preparing to reopen with new leadership, a rebuilt team, and a deliberate focus on establishing strong clinical and operational systems from the outset. The practice is being intentionally staffed before reopening to ensure veterinarians have the support needed to provide high-quality care in a collaborative environment.
The hospital emphasizes strong technician coverage, dedicated client service support, and leadership involvement. The team is committed to creating a positive, supportive culture where veterinarians can focus on patient care, build lasting client relationships, and contribute to the development of a thriving community practice.
Located in a suburban community with convenient access to a major metropolitan area, the practice offers access to diverse dining, cultural attractions, parks, lakes, and outdoor recreation. The surrounding region provides a balanced lifestyle with convenient access to both urban amenities and residential communities.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive veterinary care for walk-in small animal patients
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a diverse range of medical and urgent-care presentations
- Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine
- Provide preventive and wellness care when appropriate
- Perform medical, surgical, and dental procedures appropriate to experience
- Utilize available diagnostic technology and hospital resources to support patient care
- Educate clients regarding diagnoses, treatment options, preventive care, and long-term wellness
- Build strong, lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication and education
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Collaborate closely with veterinary technicians, client service representatives, and hospital leadership
- Help establish effective clinical workflows and standards as the practice reopens
- Contribute to the development of a collaborative, patient-centered hospital culture
- Participate in continuing education and ongoing professional development
- Support continuous improvement in medical quality, client experience, and hospital operations
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary university
- Eligible for veterinary licensure in the state of Michigan
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to veterinary medicine
- Strong verbal, written, and client-education skills
- Strong clinical judgment and medical decision-making abilities
- Ability to work effectively in a walk-in clinical environment
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset
- Passion for patient care and long-term client relationships
- Commitment to continuous growth, medical excellence, and professional development
- Ability to contribute positively to a newly rebuilt veterinary team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Interest in helping establish and grow a practice under new leadership
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive base salary with production-based earning opportunities
- DVM long-term incentive compensation program with annual production-based bonus opportunities
- No-negative-accrual compensation model
- Transparent production metrics and operational support
- Sign-on bonus opportunities available for qualified candidates
- Relocation assistance available where applicable
- Employee referral incentive opportunities
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Generous continuing education allowance
- Paid professional licensing fees and professional dues
- Flexible scheduling designed to support a strong work-life balance
- Mentorship and individualized professional development programs
- Tailored career development and career pathing opportunities
- Student loan assistance opportunities
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
- Life insurance and mental health resources
- Paid time off and holidays for eligible full-time employees
- Strong technician coverage and dedicated client service support
- Medical autonomy supported by experienced leadership and established medical systems
- Opportunity to help shape clinical workflows and hospital culture during a practice relaunch
- Access to tools, resources, and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive workplace culture
- Opportunity to build meaningful client relationships within a growing community practice
- Career growth opportunities within a newly rebuilt team
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