Associate Veterinarian (GP/Urgent Care)

Mission Veterinary Partners; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established veterinary hospital in Bay City, MI, is seeking a passionate Associate Veterinarian to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique blend of routine wellness care and urgent cases, allowing you to enhance your clinical skills in a supportive environment. With cutting-edge technology and a commitment to career development, you'll thrive in a collaborative culture that values work-life balance. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in veterinary medicine and be part of a dynamic practice, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off & Parental Leave

401(K) with Employer Match

Paid Continuing Education

Wellness Programs

Collaborative Clinic Culture

Dedicated Support Staff

Qualifications

• Licensed Veterinarian in Michigan with 2+ years of clinical experience.
• Proficient in surgery, anesthesia, and veterinary diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat patients while maintaining excellent client communication.
• Perform surgeries and manage patient care protocols.

Skills

Surgery

Client Communication

Veterinary Diagnostics

Anesthesia Monitoring

Leadership

Patient Care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Practice Management Software

Digital Radiography

Ultrasound

Surgical Instruments

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at VetMed Veterinary Hospital!

Are you an experienced Associate Veterinarian with a passion for both General Practice and Urgent Care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact? If so, VetMed Veterinary Hospital in Bay City, MI, is the place for you!

About the Role:

We are seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian with an interest in Urgent Care and General Practice to join our growing team. This role offers a blend of routine wellness care and urgent cases, allowing you to sharpen your clinical skills while providing exceptional patient care.

Our current Urgent Care hours are:
Monday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

We are flexible and happy to discuss a schedule that aligns with both your needs and ours!

Why VetMed Veterinary Hospital?

VetMed is a well-established, 4-doctor small animal hospital in the Bay City/Saginaw area. Our mission is to deliver state-of-the-art medicine in a compassionate and supportive environment. We take pride in our high standard of care and our commitment to both our patients and our team.

What We Offer:

Our hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients, including:

• High-definition digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Modern surgical suite
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring
• In-house diagnostics & pharmacy
• Top-tier dentistry services

Our leadership team is committed to career development, continuing education, and supporting your personal and professional growth. At VetMed, you'll encounter diverse and interesting cases while maintaining a manageable caseload and a healthy work-life balance.

Perks of Joining Our Team:

• Incredible, dedicated support staff
• A collaborative clinic culture
• A modern, clean, and beautiful facility

Explore Bay City, MI!

• Located on the shores of Lake Huron's Saginaw Bay, Bay City is a charming waterfront community offering:
  Outdoor adventures at Bay City State Park & the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail
  Tall ship cruises on the Appledore IV
  Seasonal festivals, shopping, & antiquing in a vibrant downtown
  Easy access to Frankenmuth, Midland, and Saginaw for even more entertainment

What We're Looking For:

• Licensed Veterinarian in Michigan (Active & Clear)
• 2+ years of clinical experience
• Interest in Urgent Care & General Practice

Our Competitive Benefits (Full-Time & Part-Time Options Available):

• Competitive Base Salary
• Monthly Production Bonus (No Negative Accrual!)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Parental Leave
• Paid CE + Dedicated PTO for Training
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Paid Licensing & Professional Fees
• Wellness Programs & More!

If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and be part of a dynamic, growing practice, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply NOW to join our amazing team!

Responsibilities / Qualifications

How you'll make an impact:

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Diagnose, perform surgery, and treat patients.

• Maintain excellent client communication.
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
• Call clients for follow up and to discuss results.
• Set standards of care/protocols for medical and surgical areas.

• Maintain practice growth and review financial reports.
• Communicate clearly and accurately through written and verbal interactions.
• Work in collaboration with practice manager for administrative management.
• Deal with clients in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Mentor team members in the training program for career advancement and personal development towards goals.

• Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.

Qualifications

Ideal Qualifications:

• Ability to lead and establish a vision for the practice team.
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.?
• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections.
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
• To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software.