Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian – Elk Rapids Animal Hospital | Elk Rapids, MI

Where compassionate care meets exceptional medicine in the heart of Northern Michigan.

Elk Rapids Animal Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our dedicated doctor team.

At Elk Rapids, we are pet owners first — we treat every patient as if they were our own. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we take pride in practicing high-quality medicine, delivering exceptional client service, and fostering a collaborative, supportive team environment. Our veterinarians enjoy working with a strong and experienced support staff who help ensure they can focus on what matters most — outstanding patient care.

Whether you're an experienced DVM looking to join a well-established practice or a new graduate eager to grow your skills in a supportive environment, Elk Rapids Animal Hospital offers an exceptional opportunity to thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Beautiful, modern, and well-equipped facility with advanced diagnostic and treatment capabilities
• Diverse case mix — everything from wellness and preventive care to more advanced modalities
• No on-call or Sunday hours – true work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling to support your professional and personal goals
• AAHA Accreditation ensures a high standard of care and professional development
• Supportive leadership team committed to your growth, well-being, and success

Our Services & Special Interests:

• In addition to comprehensive preventive care, Elk Rapids Animal Hospital offers:
• Animal Behavior and Exotic Pet services
• Rehabilitation & Fitness programs
• Cold Laser Therapy, Acupuncture, and Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM)
• A respectful, educational, and collaborative workplace culture that values learning and mentorship

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university prior to position start date.
• Licensure must be in good standing to practice in the state.
• ALL experience levels welcome!

About Elk Rapids, MI:

Welcome to Elk Rapids — a hidden gem in Northern Michigan. This charming lakeside community is surrounded by East Grand Traverse Bay, Elk Lake, Bass Lake, and the Elk River, offering endless opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing, and relaxing by the water.

With quaint shops, great restaurants, and a welcoming small-town feel, Elk Rapids is the perfect place to build a rewarding veterinary career and enjoy a beautiful Up North lifestyle.

Location: 714 US 31 S., Elk Rapids, MI 49629

Your Benefits:

• Competitive Annual Base Salary!
• Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual!
• Signing Bonus!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
• Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
• 401k with employer match
• Continued comprehensive Leadership Training Program
• Structured Mentorship Program
• Paid Parental leave
• Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Power of the Network to use in the Clinic and to Grow your Interests
• Flexible Schedule- Let’s talk!

Doctor Mentorship Program
Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.

Clinical Tracks Program

Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.

About Mission Pet Health

Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell!

We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. 

Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for. 

So, what’s in it for you at Mission?

• Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development
• Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry
• A culture where YOUR well-being comes first

We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it!

Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking. 

Apply today - we'd love to meet you!