Veterinarian - Hastings, MI
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Seidl Veterinary Hospital in Hastings, MI is looking for a part-time associate veterinarian to join our well-established practice that has been in our community for more than 40 years. We are a busy, fast-paced, full-service hospital that provides quality veterinary care for dogs and cats. Our inviting facility has undergone changes and improvements throughout the years in keeping with the many ongoing advancements in veterinary medicine.
Our team has built a culture of kindness and support, and enjoy being together for "work and play," as they spend time together outside of work. This skilled and long tenured team maintains an efficient and enjoyable work environment by being proactive to the needs of our doctors, patients, and clients.
Our practice boasts a newly remodeled lobby, 5 exam rooms, ultrasound, digital x-ray and digital dental x-ray. We are proud of our relationship with the Barry County Humane Society and enjoy treating their rescues.
Experience as a veterinarian is preferred, but new grads are also encouraged to apply as our collaborative team of doctors can provide mentorship and guidance through a wide range of experience and areas of interest. An interest in orthopedics is also a plus for all candidates.
Hastings is a lively community located on the Thornapple River in the heart of Barry County. It offers many outdoor activities, canoeing, hiking trails, and nearby lakes to explore. The town hosts community festivals, farmers markets, and 4-H fair each year.
We have many unique family owned restaurants, adding to our small-town charm. Conveniently located right in the middle of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, and Battle Creek, the area provides all the amenities of big city life without any of the hassles!
The emotional and physical wellbeing of our employees is important to us. We offer competitive salary, medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, mentorship and so much more.
We would love to tell you more. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care for dogs and cats in a fast-paced, full-service hospital environment. Collaborate with a team of doctors to ensure efficient patient care and support the needs of clients.
Requirements
Candidates should be licensed veterinarians; while experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply. An interest in orthopedics is considered a plus for all applicants.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
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 Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,526 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)472 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan | 75 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 88% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Hastings, MI at Seidl Veterinary Hospital a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,526 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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