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Imlay City, Michigan

General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Imlay City, MI

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$400k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Imlay City, MI

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an

Associate Veterinarian

to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who values creating long-term patient and client relationships!

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their veterinary career!

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.

Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.

Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.

A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.

Enthusiasm for client education and all aspects of preventative wellness care.

Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.

An appreciation for tail wags and nose boops!

Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.

Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.

Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.

Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.

Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview. of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital’s total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that’s tailored to you!

The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.

A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.

Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!

Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!

Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you’re not alone in planning for your future.

Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!

Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we welcome you to apply!

Not quite ready to apply, or maybe you have some questions? We understand!

Reach out to us

blake@usvta.com

and we'll be happy to either connect with you directly, or connect you with one of our Talent Partners, within 48 hours.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant’s or candidate’s qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide superior patient and client care while fostering long-term relationships within the community. Responsibilities include performing preventative wellness care, educating clients, and maintaining high standards of veterinary medical ethics.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or an equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited institution. An active state license and a current DEA license in good standing are required for the position.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Communication

General Practice Career Context

In Michigan, the Veterinarian weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$178k (11 salary observations; 58 listings), vs ~$146k nationally (446 salary observations; 3,065 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 78% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $364k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Imlay City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus potential
Relocation assistance
Student loan repayment options
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability insurance
Professional Liability Insurance
State and DEA licensure covered
Paid PTO and Parental Leave
Retirement plans with company match