Build Your Veterinarian in Central Michigan (New Grads Welcome)
Listed compensation
$135K - $165K
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- 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
Provide comprehensive wellness exams, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgeries for pets in the community. Collaborate with and mentor the support team while delivering high-quality, compassionate medical care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM from an AVMA-accredited program and possess or be eligible for a Michigan veterinary license. The role is open to both new graduates and experienced veterinarians who are team-oriented and eager to grow.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
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 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 64% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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