Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$130k-$140k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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 — backed by a team that treats pets and people like family.
Check us out at: greatlakesvets.com
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
- We believe great doctors deserve great rewards.
- $130,000 -$140,000 annual salary plus production bonus
- $25,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
- 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.
We believe thriving teams build thriving communities — and you’ll be part of both.
Who You Are & How You’ll Make a Difference
You Are a Veterinarian Who Is
- Confident in surgery and dentistry (or excited to grow in those areas)
- Compassionate, team-oriented, and client-focused
- Motivated by practicing high-quality medicine
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree (required)
- 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.
Let’s Talk About Your Next Opportunity
Want to talk details — compensation, sign-on bonus, or relocation support? Skip the paperwork and email Stina Radinovic at cradinovic@amerivet.com anytime.
At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.
- Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
- 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 to foster your financial well-being.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
- Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
- A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
- Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.
At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to small animal patients in a collaborative clinic environment. Maintain strong client relationships and contribute to a supportive, community-oriented team culture.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $140k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 45 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 73% have no call, 49% require no weekends.
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