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Sunset Coast Veterinary Clinic
St. Joseph, Michigan

Veterinarian In St. Joseph, Michigan | Sign on Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance Available

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

Base Salary: $120K–$130K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Practice

Sunset Coast Veterinary Clinic provides compassionate care for our patients and outstanding service to our clients. We are dedicated to the art of veterinary medicine and strive to stay current with the latest treatments and diagnostic technology. This is to ensure quality care for our patients. Our clinic has state of the art equipment: a surgical laser, digital x-ray machine, and on- site blood work.

Position Purpose

Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

Open to MDVM Position with Experienced DVMs

  • Sunset Coast Veterinary Clinic4091 M-139 | St. Joseph, MI 49085
  • $120,000–$130,000 Base Salary + Production
  • Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance Available

New Graduates Encouraged to Apply

Looking for a practice where you'll be supported, mentored, and valued? Sunset Coast Veterinary Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our compassionate and collaborative team in beautiful St. Joseph, Michigan.

At Sunset Coast Veterinary Clinic, we are committed to providing exceptional medical care while creating a welcoming, family-oriented environment for both our clients and team members. We combine modern medicine with personalized care, utilizing advanced diagnostic technology to deliver the highest quality veterinary services.

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Competitive Base Salary: $120,000–$130,000 plus production
  • Sign-On Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance
  • New Graduate Friendly with mentorship from experienced veterinarians
  • Office Expansion Planned Within the Year – Be part of our exciting growth!
  • Supportive, collaborative team with tenured staff committed to helping one another succeed
  • Positive, family-oriented culture where teamwork and exceptional patient care come first
  • State-of-the-Art Facility
  • Practice high-quality medicine with the support of modern equipment, including:
  • Dedicated Surgical Suite
  • Digital Radiography
  • In-House Laboratory
  • Advanced diagnostic capabilities
  • Modern medical and surgical equipment designed to support exceptional patient care

What You'll Do

  • Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventative care for companion animals
  • Build lasting relationships with clients through education and communication
  • Collaborate with experienced veterinarians and a dedicated support team
  • Develop diagnostic and treatment plans tailored to each patient
  • Continue growing your clinical and surgical skills through mentorship and continuing education
  • We're Looking For
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary school
  • Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the State of Michigan
  • Passion for practicing high-quality medicine
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • A positive attitude and desire to grow professionally
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Why St. Joseph?

Located along the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, St. Joseph offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and outdoor recreation. Enjoy sandy beaches, waterfront parks, local wineries, unique restaurants, shopping, and year-round community events—all while living within driving distance of major metropolitan areas.

  • Join Our Team!
  • If you're looking for a practice where you can build meaningful client relationships, practice excellent medicine, and grow your career alongside a supportive and experienced team, we'd love to hear from you.
  • Apply today and discover why Sunset Coast Veterinary Clinic is a great place to grow your veterinary career!

Essential Responsibilities

  • Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
  • Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
  • Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
  • Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
  • Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
  • Maintain patients’ medical records.
  • Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
  • Appropriate state licensure.
  • Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
  • Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
  • Benefits Offered
  • Unlimited personal time
  • Bonus incentives
  • Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
  • Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
  • CE and licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Managing career path development
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • DVM Referral Program
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Relocation assistance available

Pay Range

USD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventative care for companion animals while building lasting relationships with clients. They are responsible for developing diagnostic plans, interpreting test results, and performing surgical procedures in a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited institution and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Michigan. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality patient care are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic imagingClient communicationTreatment planningLaboratory analysisSurgical laser operationMedical record maintenanceTeam collaboration

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 ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 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, 84% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,422 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$120k–$130kVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)444 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$130k in purchasing powerMichigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan89 active3,299 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 84% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,439 in the last 30 days501 the 30 days before (+187%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,422 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian In St. Joseph, Michigan | Sign on Bonus and/or Relocation Assistance Available at Sunset Coast Veterinary Clinic a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,422 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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3
<$150k
3
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5
$170k-190k
2
$190k-210k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs · 5 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
CME allowance
57%
Relocation assistance
43% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,422 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sunset Coast Veterinary Clinic

Veterinary Services
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Unlimited personal time
Bonus incentives
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible work schedules