Associate Veterinarian

Mission Pet Health; Garden City (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Maternity leave

401k with match

CE allowance

Job summary

Morrison Animal Hospital in Garden City, Michigan, AAHA Accredited, seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join our professional team. You’ll provide high-quality small animal care in a supportive environment that values growth, teamwork, and patient safety.

We offer a competitive base salary with production bonus, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision), 401(k) match, paid CE, leadership tracks, mentorship, and access to Mission Pet Health resources.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and active state license required.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills essential.
• Rotating shifts across Mission Pet Health locations within reasonable commute.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and pets.
• Deliver high-quality veterinary care and uphold medical standards.
• Educate clients on findings and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a paraprofessional team to maintain a positive hospital culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

State license in good standing

Job description

Morrison Animal Hospital is ready to welcome you to a professional environment built on mutual respect and excellence in veterinary care. We are proud to be AAHA Accredited, a distinction that reflects our unwavering commitment to the highest standards of medicine and patient safety. This commitment is recognized by the community, reflected in our excellent 4.8-star Google rating. When you join us in Garden City, you are stepping into a practice where your dedication to small animal medicine will be valued, giving you the opportunity to do your best work every day. Joining Morrison Animal Hospital means becoming part of a supportive network dedicated to helping every teammate succeed. We understand that personal growth drives professional fulfillment. This practice is committed to providing the resources you need to achieve your specific career goals, whether that involves pursuing credentialing as a veterinary technician or moving into a leadership role. You will benefit from a culture that emphasizes continuing education and workflow support, ensuring that you can focus primarily on providing exceptional patient care alongside skilled teammates. Because medicine is always evolving, we ensure that you have immediate access to high-quality information and consultation. As a teammate here, you benefit from internal specialist consultations and dedicated clinical resources that support complex case management. This approach allows us to deliver sophisticated, comprehensive care to our small animal patients. We strive to maintain advanced medical standards and integrate the latest protocols, allowing you to continually sharpen your skills and confidently manage diverse medical challenges within a high-standard facility. Garden City, Michigan, offers a welcoming suburban setting just outside the bustle of Detroit. This location provides you with the appealing combination of community-focused living and easy access to major metropolitan amenities. You will find that Garden City is a convenient place to settle, offering excellent local parks and schools while placing you close enough to enjoy everything the greater Detroit area has to offer, making it an ideal place to establish roots and enjoy a balanced professional life.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• Willing to work rotating shifts at variable Mission Pet Health locations within reasonable commute from Morrison Animal Hospital in Metro Detroit.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement

Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.