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Allen Park, Michigan

Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

VeterinarianFull-Time

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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

Veterinary medicineSurgeryClient communication

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.

What does the General Practice market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Practice listings in Michigan6 active161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMichigan healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Practice listings66 in the last 30 days73 the 30 days before (−10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 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.

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About Veterinary United

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation with production opportunities
Signing bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible scheduling
Generous PTO
Medical, dental, vision insurance
401(k) with company match
CE allowance

Living in Allen Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$219k
Typical market rent
$1,395/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.