Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Experienced Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
Thomson Animal Clinic & Nucci Veterinary Clinic | Veterinary United Practices
Bring Your Experience. Expand Your Impact.
Thomson Animal Clinic and Nucci Veterinary Clinic are seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our teams in St. Clair Shores, Michigan.
As part of the Veterinary United family, you'll enjoy the support of a veterinarian-owned organization with 30 locations and growing, while maintaining the autonomy, relationships, and culture that make community veterinary medicine so rewarding.
Why Join Us?
- Choose Your Fit: Practice at Thomson Animal Clinic, Nucci Veterinary Clinic, or both locations.
- Established Hospitals: Nucci is an AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor practice with a 30+ year reputation for excellence, while Thomson offers a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere with loyal clients and lasting relationships.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who value teamwork and high-quality medicine.
- Career Growth: Access mentorship, case collaboration, CE opportunities, and leadership development through Veterinary United's network of 30 hospitals.
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care.
- Perform diagnostics, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery.
- Develop treatment plans and communicate recommendations to clients.
- Collaborate closely with team members to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Build strong client relationships and contribute to a positive hospital culture.
What We're Looking For
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure in Michigan.
- Previous companion animal experience preferred.
- Strong medical, surgical, and communication skills.
- Team-oriented mindset with a passion for excellent patient care.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with production opportunities
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and CE allowance
- Licensure, DEA, and professional dues reimbursement
- AVMA PLIT coverage
- Employee pet care discounts
- Mentorship, collaboration, and leadership opportunities
- Doctor collaboration platform
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a hospital where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your career growth is supported, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and discover why Thomson Animal Clinic and Nucci Veterinary Clinic are trusted veterinary homes for both doctors and clients throughout St. Clair Shores.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care to patients while developing and communicating treatment plans to clients. Collaborate with the veterinary team to maintain high standards of patient care and contribute to a positive hospital culture.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and possess an active veterinary license in Michigan. Previous companion animal experience is preferred, along with strong surgical and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Practice Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Practice listings in Michigan | 6 active | 161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Practice listings | 66 in the last 30 days | 73 the 30 days before (−10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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