Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian (DVM)
Healthy Paws Veterinary Hospital | A Veterinary United Practice
Practice modern medicine in a hospital built for the future.
Healthy Paws Veterinary Hospital in Belleville is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our team. As part of the Veterinary United family of practices, you'll enjoy the support of a veterinarian-owned organization with 30 locations, while maintaining the autonomy to practice medicine your way.
Why Healthy Paws Belleville?
Our recently transformed facility was redesigned from the ground up with modern veterinary medicine at its core. Open, bright, and fully equipped, our hospital provides an exceptional environment for doctors who value efficiency, collaboration, and high-quality patient care.
You'll have access to advanced tools and technology, including:
- Digital radiography
- Ultrasound
- Comprehensive in-house diagnostics
- Dentistry and oral surgery
- Laser therapy
- General and advanced surgical procedures
Whether your passion is wellness care, dentistry, surgery, diagnostics, or client education, you'll have the resources and support to practice your best medicine.
What We're Looking For
- DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
- Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain licensure in Michigan)
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
- Commitment to high-quality medicine and compassionate care
- New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome 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
- CE allowance and mentorship opportunities
- Licensure and professional dues reimbursement
- AVMA PLIT coverage
- Employee pet care discounts
- Career growth opportunities within Veterinary United
- Doctor collaboration platform
Join a modern hospital where innovation, collaboration, and exceptional medicine come together. Apply today and discover why Healthy Paws Belleville is an exciting place to build your veterinary career.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care and perform surgical procedures for patients at a modern veterinary hospital. Engage in client education and collaborate with the veterinary team to ensure efficient hospital operations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school and possess an active veterinary license in Michigan. Strong communication skills and a commitment to compassionate patient care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| General Practice listings in Michigan | 6 active | 161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 76% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New General Practice listings | 66 in the last 30 days | 73 the 30 days before (−10%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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About Veterinary United
Benefits & Perks
Living in Belleville
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $310k
- Typical market rent
- $1,439/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 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.