Associate Veterinarian

Mission Pet Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

CE allowance & mentorship

Job summary

Mission Pet Health invites you to join our AAHA-accredited, Royal Oak-based veterinary team. We offer a culture of mentorship, structured development, and a nationwide support network to help you grow as a clinician.

Expect a competitive base salary with production bonuses and a strong focus on work-life balance. Our Royal Oak hospital emphasizes modern medicine, collaborative care, and opportunities to pursue leadership tracks while benefiting from comprehensive benefits like health coverage, a

Qualifications

• DVM degree required and state license in good standing.
• Interest in Urgent Care Medicine is a plus but not required.
• Collaborative spirit and dedication to high-quality medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets as a trusted partner in lifelong health.
• Practice high-standard medicine with diagnostic and treatment leadership.
• Educate clients by clearly communicating findings and plans.
• Collaborate with paraprofessional team to foster a positive hospital culture.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Urgent care interest

Education

DVM degree

Job description

We invite you to join the highly trusted team at Hartrick Veterinary Clinic in Royal Oak, MI. We are proud to be AAHA Accredited, a distinction that reflects our commitment to superior medical standards and operational excellence. This dedication is recognized by our loyal clients, giving us an excellent 4.8-star Google rating. If you are looking for a place where quality medicine meets genuine community connection, this is your opportunity to do your best work. Joining our network means you are supported by an organization built on mutual respect and professional development. We believe in investing in our teammates, providing structured programs and mentorship designed to help you achieve your career goals, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, moving into leadership, or pursuing advanced education. You will benefit from a collaborative culture where we prioritize your continued success and provide the resources necessary to support a sustainable work-life balance. As an AAHA-accredited small animal practice, we maintain rigorous standards across all aspects of patient care. We focus on providing comprehensive, modern medicine, giving our teammates the tools and technology needed to deliver thorough diagnostics and treatment plans every day. When complex cases arise, our veterinarians have immediate access to internal specialty consultation support, ensuring seamless collaborative care and helping every teammate confidently practice the highest standard of medicine. Royal Oak, Michigan, offers a vibrant, walkable community known for its unique blend of urban energy and suburban comfort. This desirable Detroit suburb provides excellent amenities, including thriving local boutiques, popular dining experiences, and numerous parks, making it an ideal place to live and establish roots. You will find that Royal Oak is a highly engaged community that deeply values its companion animals and supports local businesses like ours, making it a wonderful place to build your veterinary career.

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.
• Interest in Urgent Care Medicine is a plus but not required.
• 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.

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.