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 highlightsPrivately owned small-animal hospital with over 40 years of community historyEstablished three-doctor team with a focus on maintaining two-doctor daily coverageFour-day working week, typically Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday30-minute appointment slots for thorough consultations and medical workupsProtected 1.5 to 2-hour lunch and administration blockSurgery scheduled in the mornings, generally two days per weekFlexible surgical expectations, with scope to focus on general practice medicineSix exam rooms, most fitted with lift tablesDigital radiography, full-mouth dental radiographs, ultrasound and in-house laboratoryDedicated technician and assistant support, with additional floating staff throughout the dayLong-tenured team with an emphasis on staff wellbeing and respectful working relationshipsOne Saturday morning per month on a rotating basisNo routine in-clinic emergency or on-call responsibilitiesAbout youDoctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degreeEligible for a Michigan veterinary licence and in good professional standingConfident managing common small-animal general practice cases and medical workupsComfortable with routine soft-tissue surgery and dentistry, or interested in developing these skills with supportRespectful communicator who works well with technicians, assistants, colleagues and clientsApproachable and considerate in a team environmentCommitted to thoughtful clinical decision-making and low-stress handlingOpen to feedback, continued learning and professional developmentBenefits$130,000–$140,000 annual salary equivalent for a full-time veterinarianMonthly production reviews, with scope for bonuses or pay adjustments where appropriateFour weeks of paid time off$3,000 annual continuing education allowance and three dedicated CE daysUnused CE allowance can be saved and combined, with previous doctors using up to $6,000 towards international CE trips, including Hawaii and GreeceMedical, dental and vision insurance optionsSix weeks of paid maternity leaveProfessional licence fees, liability insurance and memberships coveredTwo uniforms provided per yearEmployee discounts on products and 50% off veterinary servicesFlexible clinical responsibilities to accommodate individual strengthsSupportive onboarding and mentorship where needed