Associate Veterinarian

Location Detroit, United States Sector Other Salary $120,000.00 to $140,000.00 per annum

Tired of feeling like you have to choose between a busy caseload and having the support to actually enjoy your day? This established small animal practice in Clinton Twp, MI offers a surgery-forward GP environment, strong technician support and the autonomy to practise medicine your way. Atlas is excited to be working with a well-established small animal hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan, that has built its reputation around hands‑on medicine, strong client relationships and a steady, supportive team. The practice is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join its team and contribute across general practice, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics and urgent care. The caseload is varied, with a particular emphasis on surgery and dentistry alongside wellness and preventative medicine. The hospital has strong technician and assistant support, allowing veterinarians to stay focused on their patients rather than managing every part of the appointment themselves. The team has a practical approach to medicine and gives doctors the autonomy to make appropriate clinical decisions for each patient. The hospital has a genuine community feel, with long‑term relationships between the team and local clients. The environment is described as calm and low‑drama, with veterinarians who enjoy surgery and hands‑on medicine supported by an experienced team. New graduates are also welcome, with mentorship and development available for those looking to build their confidence and clinical skills.

Key highlights

• Join an established small animal GP hospital in Metro Detroit
• Surgery-forward caseload with strong dental and soft tissue surgery volume
• Varied general practice covering wellness, preventative care, diagnostics and urgent care
• Strong technician and assistant support throughout the day
• Medical autonomy and the ability to practise appropriate medicine for each patient
• Calm, supportive team environment with a community-focused approach
• Opportunity to develop surgical and dental skills
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
• Long-term incentive opportunities based on production
• No negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available

About you

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Licensed in Michigan or eligible for licensure
• Comfortable with surgery and dentistry, or interested in developing those skills
• Strong communication and client-education skills
• Enjoys hands‑on general practice and a varied caseload
• Comfortable working independently while being part of a supportive veterinary team
• New graduates are welcome

Benefits

• $120,000–$140,000 annual salary plus production bonus
• $25,000 sign‑on bonus
• Long‑term incentive cash programme with annual production-based bonuses
• No negative accrual
• Generous CE allowance plus paid professional licences and dues
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible scheduling
• Relocation assistance
• Referral bonus programme
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Mental health resources and student loan assistance
• Mentorship, development programmes and career progression opportunities