Veterinarian

143755 Great Lakes Animal Hospital; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Production bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

CE allowance

Job summary

Great Lakes Animal Hospital in Michigan seeks a compassionate veterinarian to provide hands-on medicine, surgery, and dentistry in a supportive, team‑oriented setting. You’ll contribute to preventative care, diagnostics, and high‑quality patient outcomes.

New graduates are welcomed, with strong mentorship and professional growth opportunities in a community‑focused practice.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree is required.
• Strong communication and client-education skills.
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care for small animals.
• Collaborate with a collaborative team to deliver high-quality medicine and dentistry.
• Engage with clients to explain diagnoses and treatment plans.

Skills

Surgery

Dentistry

Client education

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

Job description

About Our Clinic

Great Lakes Animal Hospital is a small‑animal practice built around strong medicine, strong teamwork, and a genuine love for the community we serve. We’re known for a supportive, low‑drama environment where veterinarians who enjoy surgery, dentistry, and hands‑on medicine can thrive.

Clinic Snapshot

• Practice type: General Practice (Small Animal)
• Avg. daily patient volume: Varied caseload with strong surgical and dental volume
• Support staff ratio: Strong technician and assistant support
• Case mix: Wellness and preventative care, dentistry, diagnostics, soft tissue surgery, urgent care
• Team culture: Collaborative, calm, surgery‑forward, and community‑oriented

Total Rewards & How We Invest in You

• Annual salary: $120,000–$140,000 plus production bonus
• Sign‑on bonus: $25,000
• DVM Long‑Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program – earn annual bonuses based on your production
• No negative accrual – performance is rewarded without penalties during slower periods
• Generous CE allowance plus paid licenses and professional dues
• Referral bonus program – bring great talent to our network and get rewarded
• Flexible scheduling and strong work‑life balance
• Relocation assistance and sign‑on incentives available
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

What Makes Us Different

• Medical autonomy: Practice medicine and surgery your way with full support from a skilled, steady team.
• Surgery‑forward environment: A clinic that values strong surgical and dental medicine as a core part of care.
• Community feel: A workplace that feels like home, built on trust, respect, and long‑term client relationships.

Who You Are & How You’ll Make a Difference

• Confident in surgery and dentistry (or excited to grow in those areas)
• Compassionate, team‑oriented, and client‑focused
• Motivated by practicing high‑quality, hands‑on medicine

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree (required)
• Strong communication and client‑education skills
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome

About the Area

This community offers a close‑knit, outdoors‑friendly lifestyle with easy access to lakes, seasonal recreation, and a relaxed pace of living. It’s an ideal setting for veterinarians who appreciate space, nature, and a strong sense of local connection.

Benefits

• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
• Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

AmeriVet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.