Veterinarian - Traverse City, MI

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Are you an experienced veterinarian ready to take the next step in your career? Northern Michigan Veterinary Hospital (NMVH) is seeking a motivated, collaborative veterinarian to join our team as our next Chief of Staff! This is an exciting opportunity to provide exceptional medicine, help lead a dedicated team, and make a lasting impact on a well-established practice.

We're offering a signing bonus of up to $50,000 to our next full-time veterinarian!

At NMVH, we believe great medicine starts with a great team. We are a busy, full-service practice treating dogs, cats, and exotics. Our team takes pride in providing outstanding patient care, exceptional client education, and a supportive, collaborative work environment.

Some of the Highlights of Our Practice Include

  • A clean, modern, state-of-the-art veterinary facility
  • Three highly trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians and two Veterinary Assistants
  • An experienced, dedicated support team, with many employees having been with the practice for more than five years
  • Efficient patient care, with technical staff supporting doctors throughout the entire patient visit
  • A strong reputation in the community for exceptional veterinary medicine and compassionate care

A team passionate about animal welfare and supporting local organizations, including Cherryland Humane Society and AC Paws

As Chief of Staff, you'll have the opportunity to help guide our medical team, support continued practice growth, and build upon the excellent standard of care our community has come to expect.

Live Where Others Vacation!

Located just minutes from Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City, Michigan, offers an incredible quality of life. This beautiful resort community combines small-town charm with an abundance of year-round recreational opportunities.

  • When you're not at the hospital, you can enjoy:
  • Hiking, biking, and golf
  • Boating, swimming, and other water sports
  • Downhill and cross-country skiing
  • Snowmobiling and other winter activities
  • Local wineries, breweries, and distilleries
  • An excellent selection of restaurants, shopping, and entertainment

Whether you love spending time outdoors, exploring local attractions, or enjoying a vibrant food and beverage scene, Traverse City truly has something for everyone.

Compensation & Benefits

We value the people who make our hospital special and are committed to supporting their professional growth and personal well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Signing bonus up to $50,000
  • 4 weeks of Paid Time Off each year!
  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and company match
  • Continuing education allowance and CE time off
  • Professional dues and liability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • And more!

Ready to Lead Our Team?

We're excited to welcome a new Chief of Staff who shares our passion for exceptional veterinary medicine, team development, and compassionate patient care. If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a leadership opportunity in a beautiful Northern Michigan community, we'd love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

The Chief of Staff will lead the medical team, oversee clinical operations, and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care. They are responsible for mentoring staff, supporting practice growth, and maintaining the hospital's standard of excellence.

Requirements

Candidates must be experienced veterinarians capable of providing comprehensive medical care for dogs, cats, and exotics. Strong leadership skills and a collaborative approach to team management are required for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

SurgeryExotic animal careStaff supervision

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, 74% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $150k (middle half $135k–$150k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Michigan80 active3,139 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 74% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$50k sign-onMichigan healthcare professional listings: 42% state a sign-on bonus · 11% offer loan repayment119 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,011 in the last 30 days513 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 10 employers
3
<$90k
1
$100k
3
$125k-160k
3
$160k-195k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k-$200k
#2

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$160k-$180k
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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.6
Better work-life than 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,101 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Benefits & Perks

Signing bonus up to $50,000
4 weeks Paid Time Off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) and company match
Continuing education allowance and CE time off
Professional dues and liability coverage

Living in Williamsburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$498k
Typical market rent
$1,830/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.4
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026).

BEA 2024 · Traverse City, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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