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Associate Veterinarian – Cadillac, MI | Flexible 4-Day Week | $115K–$140K + Production | Up to $75K in Bonuses & Relocation
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Job Details
Practice:
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Associate Veterinarian – Cadillac, MI - New Grads Welcome
Meyer Veterinary Clinic | New Grads & Experienced DVMs Welcome!
$115K–$140K Base + Production | Up to $75K in Sign-On & Relocation Assistance
Flexible 4-Day Workweek | No On-Call | Supportive Multi-Doctor Team
Great Medicine. Great Team. More Life Outside of Work!
Looking for a veterinary career where you can practice the medicine you love, feel genuinely supported, and still have time to enjoy life?
At Meyer Veterinary Clinic in Cadillac, Michigan, we're offering more than just a job. We're offering a welcoming, collaborative team, clinical freedom, and the opportunity to build a career that fits your goals.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian seeking a fresh start or a new graduate looking for mentorship, we'd love to meet you!
Why You'll Love Meyer
Competitive Pay: $115K–$140K base salary (based on experience) + production opportunities
Generous Incentives: Up to $50K sign-on bonus + $25K relocation assistance
Work-Life Balance: Flexible 4-day workweek and no on-call
Clinical Autonomy: Practice quality medicine with the freedom to make clinical decisions
A Team That Has Your Back: Collaborative, experienced doctors and a strong support team with approximately a 2:1 staff-to-DVM ratio
Mentorship & Growth: Support for new graduates and opportunities for experienced DVMs to expand their skills
❤️ A Culture That Matters: Long-tenured team members, open communication, and a supportive environment
Practice Great Medicine With Great Resources
Enjoy a diverse GP caseload with opportunities to pursue your professional interests.
Our hospital offers:
Digital X-ray and digital dental radiography
Ultrasound and in-house diagnostics
Soft-tissue and orthopedic surgery
Dentistry, preventive care, and internal medicine
Love surgery? Passionate about internal medicine? Want to strengthen your dentistry skills? At Meyer, we encourage you to pursue what excites you while working alongside colleagues who value teamwork and continued learning.
Your Career Should Fit Your Life
We understand that time outside the clinic matters just as much as the work you do inside it.
Enjoy a flexible 4-day workweek with no on-call responsibilities!
Hospital hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–6 PM, with rotating Saturdays from 8 AM–3 PM.
Relocate to Cadillac, MI – Live Where Others Vacation!
Why wait for vacation to enjoy Northern Michigan? Cadillac offers beautiful lakes, outdoor adventures, and small-town charm without sacrificing everyday conveniences. Spend your summers boating, kayaking, or fishing on Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell, explore scenic hiking and biking trails, and enjoy skiing and snowmobiling during the winter months. With a charming downtown, local restaurants, shops, and a welcoming community, Cadillac offers a refreshing change of pace and room to enjoy life. Plus, with up to $25K in relocation assistance, making Northern Michigan your new home could be easier than you think!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered:
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.
“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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