Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$135k-$165k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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 Mattawan, Michigan. Mattawan, Michigan, United States Love Where You Live Mattawan is a friendly small-town community in southwest Michigan, close to everything. You’re about 15 minutes from Kalamazoo and Portage, and within an hour of Lake Michigan’s beaches.
Here, you can enjoy: Lake Michigan beaches, boating and fishing within an hour’s drive Trails, lakes and nature preserves close to home, including the Kal-Haven Trail Wineries, orchards, farms and seasonal festivals Restaurants, shopping and Western Michigan University in nearby Kalamazoo and Portage A peaceful rural setting with true small-town warmth It’s a relaxed blend of outdoor adventure and city conveniences, and our team lives and works here.
Why Family Pet Health 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.
What you can expect: A collaborative team of four veterinarians, a clinic manager, three licensed veterinary technicians, six veterinary assistants and two customer service representatives Better resources and technology than a single clinic could manage, without the corporate feel or pre-set treatment plans Strong long-term relationships with the families we serve A culture that puts respect, compassion and teamwork first 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.
If you’re a veterinarian who values community and connection and enjoys life outside of work, we’d love to meet you.
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@familypethealthctr.com Family Pet Health Center
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to pets and collaborate with a team of support staff to ensure excellent client service. They will participate in shared decision-making with pet owners regarding treatment plans and help extend clinic hours.
Requirements
The role requires an experienced veterinarian who values community, connection, and teamwork. Candidates must be willing to work in a collaborative hospital environment and support the clinic's growth.
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 |
Top Veterinarian Jobs
13 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Work-Life Balance Distribution
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$64-$80/hrWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Mattawan
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $336k≈ 2.5× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $1,066/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.8
- State income tax
- Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Kalamazoo-Portage, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.