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O'Brien Veterinary Group
Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Veterinarian Opportunity in Beautiful Central Michigan - New Grads Welcome

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

WHO WE ARE: Since 1999, Northwoods Pet Care Center has delivered exceptional care to animals of all shapes and sizes. Founded by husband-and-wife team Dr. William Kolesar and Julie Kolesar, LVT, our practice was built on a shared passion for animals, a deep connection to our community, and a mission to provide high-quality veterinary care for everyone who walks through our doors—no matter how furry or feathered.

We’re a small animal practice serving canines, felines, and small exotics with a wide range of services including wellness care, diagnostics, elective and orthopedic surgeries, and illness visits. Our compassionate and highly skilled team takes pride in going the extra mile for our patients, and the people who love them.

WHAT LIFE IS LIKE AT NORTHWOODS: Nestled in a college town that’s just “two hours from everything,” life at Northwoods blends a rewarding veterinary career with a true work-life balance.

No weekends: We’re closed Saturday and Sunday.

Community connection: We work closely with local rescues and stay involved in community events.

Team first: From quarterly team outings to holiday events, we invest in relationships with each other as much as we do with clients.

Long-standing, experienced team: With one LVT and three other skilled techs, our support team is well-trained, dependable, and eager to help.

  • Strong client bonds: We’re known for building lasting connections with pet owners.
  • WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We’re searching for...
  • A self-motivated, compassionate veterinarian to join our doctor team - new grads welcome!
  • Someone who has surgical and ultrasound capabilities
  • A professional who values teamwork, client communication, and quality care.
  • Whether you’re experienced or a newer grad with a passion for learning, we’re ready to welcome you!

Responsibilities

  • Provide preventive and diagnostic care for canine, feline, and exotic patients
  • Perform surgeries (routine, elective, and orthopedic)
  • Interpret lab and diagnostic results (in-house Heska lab, digital radiology, ultrasound)
  • Use therapeutic laser treatments when appropriate
  • Build strong client relationships and communicate with empathy
  • Collaborate with our support team to provide top-tier care
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Licensure and Dues
  • VIN Membership
  • CE Allowance with additional paid days to attend CE events
  • Uniform Allowance
  • And so much more!
  • Check us out at https://www.nwpcc.net/ to learn more.

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Requirements

Seeking a self-motivated veterinarian with surgical and ultrasound capabilities. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Key Skills

SurgeryPreventive CareOrthopedic SurgeryLab Result InterpretationTherapeutic Laser Treatment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian Opportunity in Beautiful Central Michigan - New Grads Welcome at O'Brien Veterinary Group a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,957 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 54% 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)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

  • Includes weekends

Living in Mount Pleasant

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$211k
Typical market rent
$1,044/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About O'Brien Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Parental Leave
401K with company match
Paid Licensure and Dues
VIN Membership
CE Allowance with additional paid days
Uniform Allowance