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O'Brien Veterinary Group
Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Veterinarian Opportunity in Beautiful Central Michigan - New Grads Welcome

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo 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 nwpcc.net to learn more.

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

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $137k (middle half $123k–$155k)470 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan75 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan healthcare professional listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,130 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 3,130 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 10 employers
3
<$90k
1
$100k
3
$125k-160k
3
$160k-195k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
Sign-on bonus
90%
CME allowance
90% this job
401k / retirement match
80% this job
Relocation assistance
60%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Senior Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health · Rochester, Minnesota

$120k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian

Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

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$160k-$180k
#4

Virtual Care Veterinarian (Remote)

$64-$80/hr
+ 27 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About O'Brien Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Oak Brook, Illinois
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

Living in Mount Pleasant

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$210k
Typical market rent
$1,123/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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