Veterinarian Opportunity in Beautiful Central Michigan - New Grads Welcome
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $137k (middle half $123k–$155k)470 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Michigan index 96.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan | 75 active | 3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Michigan healthcare professional listings: 40% state a sign-on bonus · 12% offer loan repayment108 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 996 in the last 30 days | 502 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 |
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.
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