Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
Up to $150,000
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
Job Description
Join a thriving hospital in beautiful mid-Michigan where work-life balance meets modern medicine. North M-18 Veterinary Clinic is expanding and looking for a collaborative, confident Associate Veterinarian to grow with us—no weekends, no after-hours, ever.
About Us
- Well-established small animal clinic known for exceptional client service and individualized care
- Full in-house lab, digital x-ray, dental radiographs, ultrasound, surgical monitoring, and EMR
- Skilled support team including fully utilized LVTs for surgery, recovery, and client liaison work
- Located in scenic Gladwin, MI—perfect for nature lovers and a relaxed lifestyle
What You'll Do
- Provide comprehensive care in wellness, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery
- Build strong client relationships through communication and education
- Collaborate on continuous workflow improvements and medical standards
- Contribute to a positive, team-driven environment
Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM in Michigan
- Full-time schedule minimum of 32 hours a week
- Strong surgical skills
- Team-oriented with a proactive, growth mindset
Benefits & Compensation
- Up to $150,000 base salary plus production for 2+ years of experience
- Up to $60,000 signing/retention bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Travel/accommodation stipend available for candidates who live 50+ miles away
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
- 401(k) eligibility with employer match
- Annual continuing education stipend and time off to attend
- Paid time-off for personal use
- In-house development programs for new graduates, experienced Associates, and Medical Directors
- Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness initiatives
- Company sponsored AVMA PLIT policy coverage
- Reimbursement of all licensure and DEA fees
- Reimbursement of professional membership dues
Personal Pet Discounts
Email Hayley at hmardis@blueriverpetcare.com to learn more!
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery while building strong client relationships. Collaborate with the team to maintain high medical standards and improve clinic workflows.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $156k in an average-cost state. 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 48 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 69% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian at Bigfork Animal Hospital a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,067 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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- No weekends
- No nights
Living in Gladwin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $237k≈ 1.6× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $628/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.