Associate Veterinarian

A four-day week, genuinely protected lunch breaks and 30-minute appointments give you room to work cases up properly, spend time with clients and finish the day without feeling constantly behind.

Atlas is excited to be working with a privately owned small-animal hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that has been part of the community for over 40 years. The three-doctor practice is looking for another veterinarian to join their growing team. The caseload covers the variety of general practice, from wellness visits and medical workups to dentistry, spays, neuters and routine soft-tissue surgery. Surgery is generally scheduled on two mornings a week, with two to three procedures per session, leaving afternoons for consultations.

Six exam rooms, digital radiography, full-mouth dental X-rays, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory give you the equipment to investigate cases in-house. You'll also have dedicated technician and assistant support, with additional floating staff to help keep appointments and procedures running smoothly. One of the real strengths of this practice is its established team. Several staff members have been there for years, and the owner places considerable importance on treating employees well and maintaining a respectful working environment. Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute blocks, with a 1.5 to 2-hour lunch and administration period built into the day. That means time to review cases, complete records, discuss treatment plans and take a proper break rather than trying to squeeze everything in between consultations.

The role can be shaped around your clinical interests. If your strengths lie more in medicine and consultations, the owner is open to adjusting the division of cases rather than expecting every doctor to follow the same clinical mix. Experienced veterinarians can work with autonomy, while those needing further support can benefit from structured onboarding and mentorship. There is also no routine in-clinic emergency or on-call commitment, and only one rotating Saturday morning per month.

Key highlights

• Privately owned small-animal hospital with over 40 years of community history
• Established three-doctor team with a focus on maintaining two-doctor daily coverage
• Four-day working week, typically Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
• 30-minute appointment slots for thorough consultations and medical workups
• Protected 1.5 to 2-hour lunch and administration block
• Surgery scheduled in the mornings, generally two days per week
• Flexible surgical expectations, with scope to focus on general practice medicine
• Six exam rooms, most fitted with lift tables
• Digital radiography, full-mouth dental radiographs, ultrasound and in-house laboratory
• Dedicated technician and assistant support, with additional floating staff throughout the day
• Long-tenured team with an emphasis on staff wellbeing and respectful working relationships
• One Saturday morning per month on a rotating basis
• No routine in-clinic emergency or on-call responsibilities

About you

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
• Eligible for a Michigan veterinary licence and in good professional standing
• Confident managing common small-animal general practice cases and medical workups
• Comfortable with routine soft-tissue surgery and dentistry, or interested in developing these skills with support
• Respectful communicator who works well with technicians, assistants, colleagues and clients
• Approachable and considerate in a team environment
• Committed to thoughtful clinical decision-making and low-stress handling
• Open to feedback, continued learning and professional development

Benefits

• $130,000–$140,000 annual salary equivalent for a full-time veterinarian
• Monthly production reviews, with scope for bonuses or pay adjustments where appropriate
• Four weeks of paid time off
• $3,000 annual continuing education allowance and three dedicated CE days
• Unused CE allowance can be saved and combined, with previous doctors using up to $6,000 towards international CE trips, including Hawaii and Greece
• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Six weeks of paid maternity leave
• Professional licence fees, liability insurance and memberships covered
• Two uniforms provided per year
• Employee discounts on products and 50% off veterinary services
• Flexible clinical responsibilities to accommodate individual strengths
• Supportive onboarding and mentorship where needed