Associate Veterinarian – Grand Rapids, Michigan

Supreme Search Specialists; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 131,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $50,000

Four-day work week

Continuing education support

Student loan assistance up to $250/mo

Job summary

Supreme Search Specialists seeks an Associate Veterinarian to join a growing small animal team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role offers a starting base salary from $145,000, production-based earning potential, and a sign-on bonus up to $50,000 for eligible candidates.

A four-day work week provides excellent work-life balance while serving multiple local practice locations in the Grand Rapids area. Open to both new graduates and experienced veterinarians, with opportunities for clinical

Qualifications

• Strong clinical judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication with clients and team members.
• Compassionate patient and client care with an ethical approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality small animal medical and preventative care.
• Conduct routine examinations and diagnostic investigations.
• Develop and communicate appropriate treatment plans.
• Diagnose and manage a varied range of medical conditions.
• Perform routine surgical and general practice procedures where appropriate.
• Educate clients on preventative healthcare and ongoing patient needs.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records.
• Collaborate effectively with veterinary and support colleagues.
• Work across local practice locations as required.
• Maintain appropriate professional and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Education

DVM or VMD or equivalent

Michigan veterinary licence

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – Grand Rapids, Michigan

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for an Associate Veterinarian to join a growing small animal veterinary team in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

This full-time position offers a starting base salary from $145,000, production-based earning potential, and a sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 for eligible candidates.

A four-day working week provides an excellent balance between a rewarding veterinary career and time outside of work.

The role involves working across multiple practice locations within the Grand Rapids area, offering additional variety while remaining within the same local region.

Applications are welcomed from both new graduate and experienced veterinarians.

About the Practice

The veterinarian will join a modern small animal general practice environment committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate veterinary care.

The practices provide a supportive setting where veterinarians are trusted to use their professional judgement and make appropriate clinical decisions for individual patients.

Veterinarians also have access to strong continuing education and career development support, creating opportunities to expand their knowledge and pursue areas of clinical interest.

With an emphasis on clinical autonomy, collaboration and work-life balance, this opportunity is well suited to veterinarians looking for a long-term position within the Grand Rapids area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality small animal medical and preventative care

• Conduct routine examinations and diagnostic investigations

• Develop and communicate appropriate treatment plans

• Diagnose and manage a varied range of medical conditions

• Perform routine surgical and general practice procedures where appropriate

• Educate clients on preventative healthcare and ongoing patient needs

• Maintain accurate and comprehensive medical records

• Collaborate effectively with veterinary and support colleagues

• Work across local practice locations as required

• Maintain appropriate professional and regulatory standards

Candidate Profile

Candidates should hold a DVM, VMD or equivalent recognised veterinary qualification.

Applicants must hold or be eligible to obtain a Michigan veterinary licence and maintain all necessary professional credentials.

Both recent graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgement, effective communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient and client care.

Veterinarians who value professional development, clinical independence and a predictable four-day schedule should be particularly well suited to the position.

Compensation & Benefits

The package includes:

• Starting base salary from $145,000

• Sign-on bonus of up to $50,000 for eligible full-time candidates

• Production-based incentive opportunities with no negative accrual

• Four-day working week

• Comprehensive full-time benefits

• Competitive paid time off

• Extensive continuing education support

• Student loan assistance of up to $250 per month

• Clinical autonomy

• No non-compete requirement

• Career development opportunities

The combination of competitive compensation, professional freedom and a condensed working week makes this an attractive opportunity for veterinarians seeking both career progression and sustainable work-life balance.