Associate Veterinarian - Harborfront Hospital for Animals & Veterinary Dental Solutions

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Spring Lake, Michigan

Harborfront Hospital for Animals & Veterinary Dental Solutions | Spring Lake, MI

Are you looking for an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine, expand your surgical skills, and develop advanced dentistry expertise while enjoying life near the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan?

Harborfront Hospital for Animals and Veterinary Dental Solutions is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our collaborative team in Spring Lake, Michigan! Whether you are an experienced veterinarian looking to further develop your clinical interests or a recent graduate searching for hands-on mentorship, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive, well-equipped practice.

With access to an established veterinary dental referral service, a strong surgical caseload, and an experienced support team, you'll have the resources and mentorship to build a rewarding veterinary career.

Why You'll Love Practicing With Us

Exceptional Dentistry Mentorship: Take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn from Dr. Moore. You'll receive hands-on exposure and mentorship in advanced veterinary dentistry and oral surgery, helping you build confidence and expand your clinical skill set.

Advanced Medical Equipment: Practice with the tools you need to deliver excellent patient care, including digital imaging, therapeutic laser, CO₂ surgical laser, advanced anesthetic monitoring, and a comprehensive in-house laboratory offering CBC, chemistry/electrolytes, serology, and urinalysis.

A Diverse Surgical Caseload: Our comprehensive soft tissue surgery department provides opportunities to maintain and grow your surgical skills while exploring areas of particular clinical interest.

An Experienced Support Team: Work alongside experienced Licensed Veterinary Nurses, veterinary assistants, and client service representatives. Our fully staffed team allows you to focus on practicing medicine and building relationships with your patients and clients.

Clients Who Value Quality Medicine: Serve a community that prioritizes its pets' health and appreciates comprehensive veterinary care and thoughtful medical recommendations.

A Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values communication, professional development, and supporting one another. We welcome veterinarians at all stages of their careers who are excited to continue learning.

What We're Looking For

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited veterinary school.
  • A valid Michigan veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
  • A passion for small animal medicine and providing exceptional patient care.
  • An interest in dentistry, oral surgery, soft tissue surgery, or expanding clinical skills.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients and teammates.
  • A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn and grow.
  • New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply!

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in investing in our veterinarians and providing the resources they need to thrive professionally and personally.

Competitive base salary, Pro-Sal, with no negative accrual

Sign-on Bonus And/or Relocation Assistance

  • Generous continuing education (CE) allowance and paid CE days.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid time off and [schedule details].
  • Professional liability insurance (PLIT) coverage.
  • Michigan veterinary license, DEA, AVMA/VMA dues coverage.
  • Employee pet care discounts.

Experience the Best of Lake Michigan Living

Located in beautiful Spring Lake, Michigan, Harborfront offers more than just a great place to practice veterinary medicine. Spring Lake is a charming lakeside community with a relaxed, resort-town atmosphere and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

Spend your weekends exploring sandy beaches, watching sunsets over Lake Michigan, boating along the water, or enjoying the area's scenic biking trails. Just across the drawbridge, you'll find Grand Haven, known for its waterfront dining, seasonal festivals, and vibrant beach-town atmosphere. Grand Rapids is also within an easy drive, offering an exciting mix of restaurants, breweries, shopping, arts, and entertainment.

Whether you enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle or simply appreciate a welcoming community with beautiful surroundings, Spring Lake offers an exceptional place to call home.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a veterinarian looking for a supportive team, opportunities to develop your dentistry and surgical skills, and a rewarding career in a beautiful Michigan community, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to learn more about joining Harborfront Hospital for Animals & Veterinary Dental Solutions!

Harborfront Hospital for Animals & Veterinary Dental Solutions (Spring Lake, MI) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animals while developing advanced skills in dentistry and soft tissue surgery. They will work collaboratively with a support team to maintain a high standard of patient care and build strong relationships with clients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited school and possess or be eligible for a Michigan veterinary license. The role is open to both new graduates and experienced veterinarians who demonstrate a passion for clinical growth and patient health.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Clinical diagnosticsLaboratory analysisClient communicationCollaborative teamwork

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $125k–$163k)475 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan90 active3,421 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 82% no call · 88% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusMichigan healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment132 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,251 in the last 30 days492 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Harborfront Hospital for Animals & Veterinary Dental Solutions

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary (Pro-Sal, no negative accrual)
Sign-on bonus and/or relocation assistance
Generous CE allowance and paid CE days
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Professional liability insurance (PLIT) coverage
Michigan veterinary license, DEA, AVMA/VMA dues coverage

Living in Spring Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$402k
Median resident rent
$1,079/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.