Large Animal Associate - progressive SW Michigan practice

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous compensation package

Stocked practice vehicle

Professional dues: 3 per year

Professional liability provided

CE allowance: $3000 biennial

Generous PTO package

Full benefits package

401K with employer match

Paid parental leave up to eight weeks

Associate Equity Program

Job summary

Stoney Hills Vet Services is a progressive large animal practice in southwest Michigan seeking a full-time associate veterinarian. The role includes bovine herd health, ultrasound work, and occasional equine care, with a supportive team of six veterinarians and a growing mix of large and small animal services.

The practice values collaboration, flexible scheduling, and mentoring for new graduates. The position offers a four-day work week for full-time staff, opportunities to focus on single

Responsibilities

• Bovine duties: herd health visits, ultrasound palpation, training farm staff, reviewing protocols, routine surgeries.
• Equine/Small Ruminant duties: preventative care, reproductive work, sick calls, field emergencies, equine dentals, sports medicine opportunities.

Job description

Progressive Large Animal Opportunity in SW Michigan!

Come join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a drive to succeed. Customizable practice options based on your passions and skills!

About Us

Stoney Hills Veterinary Service is a highly progressive and expanding large animal practice in southwest Michigan. We highly value a team atmosphere - both within the practice and with the clients we service. We have been providing care to the area for over 25 years. We are a predominantly mobile practice, servicing roughly 30,000 lactating dairy cows in addition to some beef, horses, sheep, goats, and a growing small animal clientele.

You'll be working alongside:

• Dr. Rachell Bennecke (Michigan State '03); dairy, beef, equine, small ruminant
• Dr. Jeremy Boge (Michigan State '00); dairy, beef
• Dr. Michael Walker (Oregon State '11); dairy
• Dr. Ashley Swan (Michigan State '15); mixed/small animal
• Dr. Dena Letot (Michigan State '21); mixed/small animal
• Dr. Keri Suk (Michigan State '17); mixed/small animal

About This Role

This full time, associate veterinarian position could be suited for someone specifically interested in cattle, but we would love to have an applicant who has some equine interest, as that segment of our practice has rapidly expanded in the past 5 years. Along with our 6 veterinarians, our staff includes several support staff. We utilize Easy-Scan lite ultrasounds for our cattle herds. We have digital X-ray system and Terafloat dental equipment for horses.

Our full-time vets typically work 4-day work weeks. We have flexibility if you'd prefer single-species or mixed-large. We have over 65 years of combined experience to mentor young/new grads.

Daily Roles Bovine: client herd health visits, ultrasound palpation, training farm employees and reviewing protocols, routine surgery. Spanish speaking a huge benefit.

Daily Roles Equine/Small Ruminant: preventative care, reproductive work, sick animal calls, field emergencies, equine dentals, etc. If someone had interest in sports medicine/chiropractic/acupuncture, there is definitely a need.

We currently run a 4 week on call rotation where you're on call for a week, average is 1-2 after hours calls/week (ER vet receives 100% ER fee)

Our Location

Plainwell resides in the southwestern area of Michigan. Vets have a lot of flexibility on living location as we service a large area for dairies. Kalamazoo, Grand Raids, and Lansing are all metropolitan cities within our practice area. Find out more about this beautiful and exciting area of Michigan by visiting our city website: City of Plainwell, MI

Our Offer

• Generous Compensation Package
• Stocked Practice Vehicle
• Professional Dues: 3 per year
• Professional liability provided
• CE Allowance: $3000 biennial
• Generous PTO Package
• Full Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, + more!)
• 401K with employer match (after 90 days)
• Up to eight weeks PAID parental leave* (after 6 months)
• Accelerated ownership opportunity with our Associate Equity Program!

*6 weeks paid medical recovery time for birth mothers + 2 weeks paid bonding time for all parents

Powered by Partnership

Stoney Hills Vet Services has partnered with Heritage Vet Partners (HVP), the nation's leading veterinary partnership for mixed and large animal practices. HVP values the legacy and customer relationships that practices have built and aims to enhance that foundation with exceptional support.

Together, we can better meet the changing needs of our customers and the industry. Partner practices and veterinarians share in HVP's success through stock ownership while maintaining existing leadership and culture.

HVP currently has multiple locations throughout the US with a vast offering of practice types and specialties! Visit us at https://heritagevetpartners.com to learn more!

Statement

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified people. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.

About You

Full time large animal teammate (part-time possible) who values innovative processes and collaboration. You thrive with a balance of autonomous work and shared time to strategize and support one another. You are excited about the opportunity to help grow the practice and make your mark, while also being involved in the success of the entire team and client base.