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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Associate Veterinarian - Eastown Veterinary Clinic

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian – Eastown Veterinary Clinic | Grand Rapids, Michigan

Join a Collaborative, Fear-Free Certified Team in the Heart of Grand Rapids!

Eastown Veterinary Clinic is an AAHA-accredited, small animal practice proudly serving the Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids since 2011. Our clinic is rapidly growing and known for setting the bar in relationship-centered, comprehensive care for pets and their people.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about practicing high-quality medicine while building lasting client relationships.

About Us

At Eastown Veterinary Clinic, we believe in helping pets and owners make the most of every moment together. Our Fear Free Certified team provides exceptional medical, surgical, and behavioral care in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Our modern facility includes:

  • Updated in-house laboratory and full pharmacy
  • Digital and dental radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • Therapeutic laser
  • Dedicated surgical and dental suites
  • Four cat-exclusive exam rooms and five dog exam rooms
  • Puppy classes and behavioral modification support
  • What You’ll Do

As Part of Our Team, You’ll

  • Build rapport with clients through empathy, communication, and education
  • Perform thorough physical exams and diagnostic, medical, surgical, and dental procedures
  • Maintain accurate and complete medical records
  • Stay current on advances in veterinary medicine
  • Contribute to team development and uphold our high standard of care
  • Promote a positive, professional image within the clinic and community
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Michigan veterinary license
  • Clinical experience - minimum 2 to 3 years
  • Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and ethics
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Confidence in making medical decisions and managing your time effectively
  • A positive, professional demeanor with clients and colleagues
  • Enthusiasm for continual learning and professional growth

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with 401(k)
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • Employee discount
  • Professional development and CE support
  • Our Core Values
  • Being our absolute best
  • Efficient, hardworking problem solvers
  • Effective communicators
  • Provide stellar client & patient experience
  • Uptone demeanor

Dependable Team Player

  • If you’re a veterinarian who values collaboration, compassion, and continuous growth, we’d love to meet you!
  • Apply today or learn more about our practice at eastownvet.com.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will perform comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental procedures while building strong, empathetic relationships with clients. They are responsible for maintaining accurate medical records and contributing to a collaborative, Fear-Free certified team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Michigan veterinary license and possess 2 to 3 years of clinical experience. Strong communication skills, a commitment to high-quality medical ethics, and the ability to work effectively within a team are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

SurgeryDentistryDiagnostic imagingClient communicationPatient careFear-free handlingMedical record keepingTeam collaborationLaboratory diagnosticsProblem solving

Veterinary Medicine 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 Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score4.8 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,521 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)455 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan75 active3,108 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 50% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,521 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 14 employers
2
<$95k
4
$95k-135k
6
$135k-175k
4
$175k-215k
1
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
Sign-on bonus
82%
CME allowance
59%
Relocation assistance
53%
Loan repayment
18%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader- Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$140k-$224k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$96k-$203k
#3

Emergency Veterinarian - Shrewsbury, MA

$140k-$185k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,079 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay with 401(k)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and flexible scheduling
Employee discount
Professional development and CE support

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.