Associate Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Licensure dues paid

VIN membership

CE allowance

Job summary

State Road Animal Hospital in Alma, Michigan, seeks an Associate Veterinarian to provide wellness exams, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery in a team‑oriented, homey practice.

You will work with a skilled team, mentor staff, and enjoy a four‑day workweek designed for work‑life balance.

Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, competitive base salary with production pay, and professional development opportunities as you serve a close‑knit community.

Qualifications

• Michigan license or eligibility to obtain one
• New grads and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply
• Team-oriented, compassionate, and eager to grow

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness exams, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality medical care
• Build lasting relationships with Alma's pet-loving community
• Collaborate with and mentor an experienced support team
• Four-day workweek. Your work-life balance is a policy here, not a slogan.

Education

DVM from an AVMA-accredited program

Job description

State Road Animal Hospital: Associate Veterinarian

Looking for a place where you can practice great medicine and truly feel at home? State Road Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of Alma, Michigan for over 60 years, serving generations of families and their pets in a close-knit Mid-Michigan community.

Practice Highlights

• You will practice alongside Dr. Genevieve Hoffman (Michigan State University), backed by a highly efficient team of two licensed veterinary technicians and eight additional support staff, including Fear Free and cat certified team members who make visits easier on patients and on you.
• Our modern hospital features advanced diagnostics, including dental radiographs, endoscopy, and laser therapy, so you can offer clients answers and treatment options without referring everything out.
• We are an upbeat, family‑like practice with a team‑first culture. Collaboration and mentorship are part of the daily routine here, and we take pride in being a place where people love to work.

Why Alma?

Alma is an upbeat college town that offers small‑town charm with big advantages: affordable housing, minimal commutes, and easy access to lakes, trails, and outdoor recreation, with major cities close by when you want them. It is an ideal spot for veterinarians looking for balance, community connection, and clients who know their veterinary team by name.

The Role

• Provide wellness exams, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery
• Deliver compassionate, high‑quality medical care
• Build lasting relationships with Alma's pet‑loving community
• Collaborate with and mentor an experienced support team
• Four‑day workweek. Your work‑life balance is a policy here, not a slogan.

Who You Are

• DVM from an AVMA‑accredited program
• Michigan license or eligibility to obtain one
• Team‑oriented, compassionate, and eager to grow
• New grads and experienced veterinarians are both encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $135,000 to $165,000
  
  • Plus production pay and bonus opportunities on top of base
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid licensure and professional dues
• VIN membershipContinuing education allowance, with additional paid days to attend CE events
• Uniform allowance
• And more

Learn more about us at stateroadah.com

Questions? Email Toby directly at [e-mail].