Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$135k-$165k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday4-day week
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Veterinarian - Help us grow. Build your career in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States Love Where You Live Kalamazoo is a lively, welcoming city in southwest Michigan with a hometown feel.
Here, you can enjoy: Outdoors: the Kalamazoo River Valley Trail, the Kal-Haven Trail and nearby lakes Lake Michigan: beaches, boating and fishing about an hour away Food & drink: craft breweries including Bell’s, local wineries, orchards and farm markets Arts & culture: downtown theater, live music and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Why Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center We’re a hospital that feels like family, with our team and our clients.
We build each other up every day by showing respect and compassion and by leading by example. Our doctors and support team work together to care for pets, and we make shared decisions with owners about the course of treatment.
You’ll join a team of 3 veterinarians, 3 licensed veterinary technicians, 3 assistants, a practice manager, a front desk team and a groomer. As a small, family-owned network of practices, we offer strong resources and technology without the corporate feel or pre-set treatment plans.
Who We’re Looking For We’re currently open Monday through Friday, and we’re looking for experienced doctors who want to help us extend our hours into the evenings and some Saturdays, while still working a four-day week. We’d welcome the opportunity to bring a new veterinarian on board.
Benefits & Support Compensation
$135,000-$165,000 Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Short- & Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Paid Parental Leave 401(k) with company match Paid Licensure and Dues VIN Membership CE Allowance Uniform Allowance And so much more! Toby@petvetkalamazoo.com Pet Vet Family Pet Care Center
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care to pets while collaborating with a team of veterinarians and support staff. Engage in shared decision-making with pet owners to determine the best course of treatment.
Requirements
Seeking experienced veterinarians to join a family-owned practice. Candidates should be prepared to work a four-day week with potential for evening and Saturday shifts.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $135k–$165k | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)458 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$156k in purchasing power | Michigan index 96.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan | 80 active | 3,139 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 63% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,011 in the last 30 days | 513 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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