Veterinarian - Traverse City, MI
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Job Description
Who We Are
Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to take the next step in your career? Northern Michigan Veterinary Hospital (NMVH) is seeking a motivated, collaborative veterinarian to join our team as our next Chief of Staff! This is an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional medicine, help lead a dedicated team, and make a lasting impact on a well-established practice.
We're offering a signing bonus of up to $50,000 to our next full-time veterinarian!
At NMVH, we believe great medicine starts with a great team. We are a busy, full-service practice treating dogs, cats, and exotics. Our team takes pride in providing outstanding patient care, exceptional client education, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.
Some of the Highlights of Our Practice Include
- A clean, modern, state-of-the-art veterinary facility
- Three highly trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians and two Veterinary Assistants
- An experienced, dedicated support team, with many employees having been with the practice for more than five years
- Efficient patient care, with technical staff supporting doctors throughout the entire patient visit
- A strong reputation in the community for exceptional veterinary medicine and compassionate care
A team passionate about animal welfare and supporting local organizations, including Cherryland Humane Society and AC Paws
As Chief of Staff, you'll have the opportunity to help guide our medical team, support continued practice growth, and build upon the excellent standard of care our community has come to expect.
Live Where Others Vacation!
Located just minutes from Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, Michigan, offers an incredible quality of life. This beautiful resort community combines small-town charm with an abundance of year-round recreational opportunities.
- When you're not at the hospital, you can enjoy:
- Hiking, biking, and golf
- Boating, swimming, and other water sports
- Downhill and cross-country skiing
- Snowmobiling and other winter activities
- Local wineries, breweries, and distilleries
- An excellent selection of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment
Whether you love spending time outdoors, exploring local attractions, or enjoying a vibrant food and beverage scene, Traverse City truly has something for everyone.
Compensation & Benefits
We value the people who make our hospital special and are committed to supporting their professional growth and personal well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Signing bonus up to $50,000
- 4 weeks of Paid Time Off each year!
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and company match
- Continuing education allowance and CE time off
- Professional dues and liability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- And more!
Ready to Lead Our Team?
We're excited to welcome a new Chief of Staff who shares our passion for exceptional veterinary medicine, team development, and compassionate patient care. If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a leadership opportunity in a beautiful Northern Michigan community, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
The Chief of Staff will lead the medical team and oversee clinical operations to ensure high standards of patient care. They are responsible for guiding the team, supporting practice growth, and maintaining excellent client relationships.
Requirements
The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian with a passion for leadership and team development. A strong background in providing comprehensive veterinary medicine for dogs, cats, and exotics is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
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, 82% have no call, 88% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $120k–$163k)410 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan | 90 active | 3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | Michigan healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment132 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,251 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+154%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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