Small Animal Associate Veterinarian in Schoolcraft, MI

Western University of Health Sciences; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately owned veterinary clinic in Southwest Michigan seeks compassionate veterinarians to join their team. They prioritize work-life balance, mentorship, and provide a supportive environment for professional growth. Applicants should have a DVM and a passion for animal care.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Qualifications

• Passion for animals and interest in their health.
• Knowledge of veterinary best practices.

Responsibilities

• Treat and prevent animal diseases and illnesses.
• Conduct tests and provide proper diagnosis.
• Communicate with animal owners about treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

About Schoolcraft Veterinary Clinic

Schoolcraft Veterinary Clinic is a privately owned four-doctor, full service small animal clinic located in Southwest Michigan. Our mission is to promote and nurture the human-animal bond by offering exemplary medical, diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical care to our patients. Our team is committed to delivering compassionate, professional service and education that is beneficial to both clients and patients.

Veterinarian Job Summary

Are you tired of working for a corporation? Are you sick of working late nights and weekends with no work life balance? Are you a new graduate looking for a clinic with strong mentorship and collaboration? Schoolcraft Veterinary Clinic is a privately owned four-doctor, full-service animal practice in Southwest Michigan seeking additional veterinarians to join our team. We strive to provide top quality, compassionate veterinary care to our patients while being cognizant of our clients' economic concerns. This means that we perform most diagnostics in-house so that we can provide timely information at a more affordable cost. It also means that we do not believe in only offering cookbook diagnostic/treatment plans that our clients may not be able to afford leaving them feeling helpless. Instead, we will try to tailor our diagnostic/ treatment plans to help our patient while staying within our client's budget. Our clients appreciate our approach to medicine so much that we find ourselves in need of adding more veterinarians to accommodate them. We believe strongly in teamwork and work life balance. Our practice is not just a job site; it is a career path where each employee is seen as a person, not a commodity. We strive to provide a fun work environment where employees can learn and collaborate all the while feeling respected and appreciated. To promote work life balance, we have scaled back our hours. We no longer offer late night or Saturday office hours and we do not see after hour emergencies. We offer a generous benefits package and a flexible work schedule. Compensation will be based on experience and number of work hours per week. We are looking for motivated, compassionate, people persons who love working in and contributing to a team focused, positive environment.

Veterinarian Duties and Responsibilities

• Treat and prevent and array of animal diseases and illnesses

• Conduct tests and observations to provide proper diagnosis

• Prescribe necessary medications

• Administer vaccines to prevent common diseases

• Provide therapy or other treatments to heal animal injury

• Communicate with animal owners to answer questions and educate them on situations and treatment plans

• Collaborate with veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and other staff to provide top-notch care to customers

Veterinarian Requirements and Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree holding current state license (or pending graduation)

• Experience desirable, but not required

• Passion for animals and an active interest in their health and wellbeing

• Knowledge of all veterinary best practices, and a desire to advance in the field

• Excellent communication skills to build rapport and communicate with patients and staff

• Problem-solving capabilities with a willingness to tackle unique challenges

• High emotional intelligence with the ability to empathize with families

• Ability to manage time, prioritize, and thrive in an oftentimes fast-paced and high-pressure environment

• Strong leadership skills

• Collaborate with veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and other staff to provide top-notch care to customers

DVM with Licensure to practice in the state of Michigan