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Commerce, Michigan

Veterinary Ophthalmologist

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

MedVet Commerce is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join our collaborative specialty and emergency care team in Commerce, Michigan. This is an exciting opportunity to develop ophthalmology services within a well-established hospital serving patients, pet owners, and referring veterinarians throughout Southeast Michigan.

Why MedVet Commerce?

MedVet Commerce is a busy emergency and specialty hospital providing advanced veterinary care to more than 10,000 patients each year. The hospital offers 24/7 emergency care along with specialty services in Critical Care, Neurology & Neurosurgery, and Surgery, creating strong opportunities for collaboration and management of complex, multisystem cases.

As an Ophthalmologist at MedVet Commerce, you will have the opportunity to build and grow an ophthalmology service while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team. MedVet's broader ophthalmology network provides access to colleagues across the organization and a culture focused on collaboration, advanced medicine, and shared expertise.

What We're Looking For

  • Board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Ophthalmologist
  • Current ophthalmology residents are encouraged to apply
  • Commitment to exceptional patient care and client communication
  • Interest in collaborating with Emergency, Critical Care, Neurology, Surgery, and referring veterinary partners
  • Desire to develop and grow ophthalmology services at MedVet Commerce
  • Collaborative, team-oriented approach to specialty medicine

Why Join MedVet?

MedVet is a veterinarian-founded, owned, and led organization focused on providing exceptional emergency and specialty care. Our specialists work within a collaborative environment where clinicians across disciplines can partner on complex cases and share expertise.

As part of MedVet, you will have access to a broad network of veterinary specialists, clinical resources, continuing education, and opportunities for professional growth. For an Ophthalmologist interested in building a service, MedVet Commerce offers the opportunity to establish ophthalmology within an existing specialty and emergency hospital while benefiting from the resources and support of the larger MedVet organization.

Life in Commerce

Commerce Township offers a suburban setting in Southeast Michigan with convenient access to the greater Detroit metropolitan area. The area is known for its many lakes, parks, and outdoor recreation opportunities while providing access to the dining, entertainment, professional sports, cultural attractions, and amenities of Metro Detroit.

For more information about MedVet, please visit our website at www.medvet.com or to submit a confidential CV, email Erika Allen at erika.allen@medvet.com.

There are more positions listed at www.medvet.com/careers. Moving somewhere we don't currently have a posting? We still want to hear from you!

Come as you are. MedVet is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all team members. You can count on us to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all team members and applicants. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, training, and overall experience and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Veterinary Ophthalmologist will build and grow ophthalmology services within the MedVet Commerce hospital. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex, multisystem cases and provide exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Ophthalmologist. A commitment to exceptional patient care, strong client communication, and a collaborative approach to specialty medicine is required.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary ophthalmologyEmergency medicineMultidisciplinary collaborationClinical resource management

Veterinary Ophthalmology Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

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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Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Commerce Township

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$369k
Typical market rent
$2,351/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.3
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Med Vet

Veterinary Services
Plano, Texas
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Access to broad network of veterinary specialists
Continuing education
Professional growth opportunities