Associate Veterinarian

• Access to learn from a Board-Certified Surgeon and Dentist;
• Great mentorship program that is customized to the individual’s needs; 
• Fantastic and dedicated support staff with Licensed Veterinary Technicians and well-trained Vet Assistants;
• Practice Leadership that values quality of care and culture.  Our staff is like family.  We support each other in and out of the hospital;
• Top Notch customer service rankings;
• Small town atmosphere with a good quality of life;
• Guaranteed Annual Base Salary with additional Production Bonus Incentive;

• Licensed Michigan Veterinarian (active and clear)
• Must be a team player and help to maintain a close family culture
• Must be willing to learn and grow using the many resources available 

• Competitive Base Salary + Production Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Continuing Education + dedicated PTO to attend
• Access to our Veterinary Wellness resources

How you'll make an impact: 

• Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
• Diagnose, perform surgery, and treat patients.  

• Maintain excellent client communication.  
• Record all pertinent medical, client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar, terms, and accurate information.  
• Review medical records, estimates or discharge instructions with clients.  
• Call clients for follow up and to discuss results.  
• Set standards of care/protocols for medical and surgical areas. 

• Maintain practice growth and review financial reports.  
• Communicate clearly and accurately through written and verbal interactions.  
• Work in collaboration with practice manager for administrative management.  
• Deal with clients in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism. 
• Mentor team members in the training program for career advancement and personal development towards goals. 

• Provide feedback and changes to the training program. 
• Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well. 
• Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations. 

Ideal Qualifications:

• Ability to lead and establish a vision for the practice team. 
• Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.? 

• Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, surgery, dental and nursing skills. 
• Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis. 
• Ability to give SQ, IM and IV injections. 
• Knowledge of usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients. 
• Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients. 
• Ability to properly extubate, monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia. 
• The employee must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics, and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently. 
• To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software. 

Benefits offered:

• Competitive annual base salary
• Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Paid CE with dedicated paid training time off
• VIN membership
• Paid license fees and membership dues
• Opportunity to grow surgical skills
• Wellness and mentorship programs

If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, apply today for immediate consideration!