Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
Southpointe Veterinary Hospital | A Veterinary United Practice
Southpointe Veterinary Hospital of Allen Park is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our growing team! As part of Veterinary United's network of 30 locations, you'll have the opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while treating both companion animals and exotic pets in a supportive, collaborative environment.
What You'll Do
- Provide medical, surgical, and preventive care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, and other exotic species.
- Perform exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, routine surgeries, and dental procedures.
- Partner with clients and veterinary staff to deliver exceptional patient care.
What We're Looking For
- DVM degree (or equivalent) and Michigan veterinary license, or ability to obtain.
- New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply.
- Interest in exotic animal medicine preferred.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to quality medicine.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with production opportunities
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
- Flexible scheduling and generous PTO
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
- CE allowance, licensure reimbursement, and AVMA PLIT coverage
- Mentorship, doctor collaboration platform, and career growth opportunities
- Employee discounts on veterinary services, boarding, and daycare
- Doctor collaboration platform
Whether you're looking for mentorship as a new graduate or want to expand your experience with exotic pets, Southpointe Veterinary Hospital offers an excellent opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of pets and their families.
Join a team that values exceptional medicine, meaningful client relationships, and professional growth. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for a variety of companion and exotic animals. Collaborate with veterinary staff and clients to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and effective treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM degree or equivalent and possess or be eligible for a Michigan veterinary license. Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality medicine are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
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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