Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$135K - $165K
Listing transparency4 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
State Road Animal Hospital – Alma, Michigan Looking for a place where you can practice great medicine and truly feel at home? State Road Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of Alma, Michigan for over 60 years, serving generations of families and their pets in a close‑knit Mid‑Michigan community. Why Alma? Alma offers small‑town charm with big advantages—affordable housing, minimal commutes, and easy access to lakes, trails, and outdoor recreation. It’s an ideal spot for veterinarians looking for balance, community connection, and a slower pace without sacrificing professional fulfillment.
About the Practice We’re a modern hospital with updated facilities, advanced diagnostics, and a team‑first culture. Collaboration, mentorship, and work‑life balance are core to how we operate, and we take pride in being a place people love to work.
- ability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Parental Leave 401K with company match Paid Licensure and Dues VIN Membership CE Allowance with additional paid days to end CE events Uniform Allowance And so much more! If you’re ready to build a rewarding veterinary career in the heart of Alma, we’d love to connect. https://stateroadah.com/ Toby@stateroadah.com
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide wellness exams, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery while delivering high-quality medical care. They will also build relationships with the local community and mentor the support team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM from an AVMA-accredited program and possess or be eligible for a Michigan veterinary license. The role requires a team-oriented, compassionate individual who is eager to grow professionally.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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Listing-based score
- On-site
- Includes call
Living in Alma
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $183k
- Median resident rent
- $836/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 19 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.