Associate Veterinarian

oin Our Team at VetMed Veterinary Hospital!

Are you an experienced Associate Veterinarian with a passion for both General Practice and Urgent Care? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact? If so, VetMed Veterinary Hospital in Bay City, MI, is the place for you!

About the Role:

We are seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian with an interest in Urgent Care and General Practice to join our growing team. This role offers a blend of routine wellness care and urgent cases, allowing you to sharpen your clinical skills while providing exceptional patient care.

Our current Urgent Care hours are:
Monday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

We are flexible and happy to discuss a schedule that aligns with both your needs and ours!

Why VetMed Veterinary Hospital?

VetMed is a well-established, 4-doctor small animal hospital in the Bay City/Saginaw area. Our mission is to deliver state-of-the-art medicine in a compassionate and supportive environment. We take pride in our high standard of care and our commitment to both our patients and our team.

What We Offer:

Our hospital is equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients, including:

• High-definition digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Modern surgical suite
• Advanced anesthesia monitoring
• In-house diagnostics & pharmacy
• Top-tier dentistry services

Our leadership team is committed to career development, continuing education, and supporting your personal and professional growth. At VetMed, you’ll encounter diverse and interesting cases while maintaining a manageable caseload and a healthy work-life balance.

Perks of Joining Our Team:

• Incredible, dedicated support staff
• A collaborative clinic culture
• A modern, clean, and beautiful facility

Explore Bay City, MI!

• Located on the shores of Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay, Bay City is a charming waterfront community offering:
  Outdoor adventures at Bay City State Park & the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail
  Tall ship cruises on the Appledore IV
  Seasonal festivals, shopping, & antiquing in a vibrant downtown
  Easy access to Frankenmuth, Midland, and Saginaw for even more entertainment

What We’re Looking For:

• Licensed Veterinarian in Michigan (Active & Clear)
• 2+ years of clinical experience
• Interest in Urgent Care & General Practice

Our Competitive Benefits (Full-Time & Part-Time Options Available):

• Competitive Base Salary
• Monthly Production Bonus (No Negative Accrual!)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Parental Leave
• Paid CE + Dedicated PTO for Training
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Paid Licensing & Professional Fees
• Wellness Programs & More!

If you're ready to take the next step in your veterinary career and be part of a dynamic, growing practice, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply NOW to join our amazing team!

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.