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Michigan Humane
Rochester Hills, Michigan

Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Rochester - Rochester Hills, MI
  • Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
  • Salary Range: Undisclosed
  • Job Title: Clinic Veterinarian
  • Location: Rochester Hills
  • Hours: Full or Part Time & Flexibility Available Salary: Up to $25,000 Signing Bonus plus competitive pay *Flexible hours, highly trained support staff, variety of work, multiple doctor facility, and growth opportunities

Who We Are

Michigan Humane is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to improving and saving lives through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for animals.

For over 140 years, Michigan Humane has been providing compassionate care and advocacy for animals in need, including rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption services.

With a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers, Michigan Humane works tirelessly to protect and advocate for the animals and families within our communities.

Why Work with Us: We’re a mission-based organization, with a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of animals and families within our communities. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, we’d love to talk to you.

In addition to being a part of an organization that truly makes a difference, there are plenty of additional reasons to consider joining us, including: Competitive salary and benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance 403(b) Retirement Savings Account Opportunities for professional development, growth, and generous continuing education A positive and collaborative work environment Work-life balance and flexible working hours (compressed work schedule option!)

Sabbatical Policy Paid Parental Leave Paid Time Off & Holidays Human & Pet Bereavement Clinic discounts to up to 75% off services for your own pet(s) Relaxed dress code Wellness program with professional counseling services available to employees Animal food discount Free or discounted adoption fees to adopt a new friend.

Yearly performance reviews & employee engagement surveys Student Loan Relief Eligibility through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Our veterinarians provide exceptional veterinary medical care to our clients while making a difference for the animals and families within our communities.

Our clinics offer full-service veterinary care using state-of-the-art equipment, including ultrasound, high-speed dental, digital X-ray, digital dental X-ray, and cautery.

We’re looking for a competent, dedicated, and compassionate individual to join our medical team, with opportunities to practice in Detroit, Westland, and Rochester Hills. Both experienced DVMs and new graduates are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding medical care, including, but not limited to, routine examinations, vaccinations, emergency triage and stabilizations, dental procedures, soft tissue, orthopedic surgery, and necessary diagnostics. Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances. Maintain and complete patient records.

Serve as mentor to technical support staff. Build and establish rapport with the client base, demonstrating exceptional customer service and communication. Promote and support Michigan Humane programs and overall mission.

Requirements

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Michigan, including Michigan Veterinary License, Michigan Veterinary Controlled Substance License, DEA License, and Accreditation in the State of Michigan Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills Exemplary professionalism and communication skills Strong decision-making and time-management skills Commitment to ongoing development and growth Join our team at Michigan Humane and make a positive impact, grow your skills and career, and be part of a compassionate and dedicated organization. Apply today!

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Provide exceptional veterinary medical care including routine exams, surgeries, and emergency stabilization. Maintain accurate patient records and mentor technical support staff while building rapport with clients.

Requirements

Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and possess active licensure in the state of Michigan. Candidates should demonstrate strong medical knowledge, surgical proficiency, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

DentistryPatient record managementMentoringSoft tissue surgery

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, 76% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $125k–$163k)475 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan95 active3,407 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$25k sign-on · loan repaymentMichigan healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment125 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,234 in the last 30 days503 the 30 days before (+145%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+5.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 8 employers
3
<$140k
4
$140k-160k
3
$170k
1
$185k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 8 employers
Sign-on bonus
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
83% this job
Relocation assistance
67%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$150k-$200k
#2

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Vet Cor · Gloversville, New York

$130k-$185k
#3

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$130k-$170k
#4

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$130k-$170k
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Michigan Humane

Non-profit Organizations
Detroit, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Account
Professional development and continuing education
Work-life balance and flexible working hours
Compressed work schedule option
Sabbatical Policy
Paid Parental Leave

Living in Rochester Hills

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$401k
Typical market rent
$1,772/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
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.

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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