Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
The Kitty Clinic | A Veterinary United Practice
Practice Feline-Focused Medicine. Build Meaningful Relationships.
The Kitty Clinic is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our feline-exclusive practice in Clinton Township, Michigan. As part of the Veterinary United family, you'll enjoy the support of a veterinarian-owned organization with 30 locations, while practicing in a clinic dedicated entirely to feline health and wellness.
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for feline patients.
- Perform wellness exams, diagnostics, dentistry, and routine soft tissue surgeries.
- Educate clients on feline health, nutrition, behavior, and preventive care.
- Collaborate with an experienced team to deliver exceptional patient care.
- Build lasting relationships with clients and their cats.
What We're Looking For
- DVM degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure in Michigan.
- A background or interest in feline medicine is preferred.
- Strong communication and clinical skills.
- New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with production opportunities
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance available
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and CE allowance
- Licensure and professional dues reimbursement
- AVMA PLIT coverage
- Employee pet care discounts
- Mentorship and career advancement opportunities
- Doctor collaboration Platform
About The Kitty Clinic
The Kitty Clinic provides cat-friendly, feline-exclusive care in a low-stress environment designed specifically for cats and the people who love them. We combine personalized medicine with the support, mentorship, and resources of Veterinary United's growing network of practices.
Join a team that values exceptional feline medicine, meaningful client relationships, and professional growth.
Apply today and help make a difference in the lives of cats and their families.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care for feline patients in a feline-exclusive practice. They will also educate clients on feline health and collaborate with the team to deliver exceptional patient care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM degree or equivalent and possess an active veterinary license in Michigan. Strong clinical and communication skills are required, with a preference for those with a background or interest in feline medicine.
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)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $120k (middle half $55k–$145k)58 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan | 92 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All veterinarian listings in Michigan | 122 active | 4,501 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Michigan healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment122 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,223 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+143%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend (all specialties) | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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About Veterinary United
Benefits & Perks
Living in Clinton
- Typical market rent
- $1,297/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 100.3
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: 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.