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Managing Veterinarian

Patterson Veterinary Hospital Clinton Township, Michigan

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.

Patterson Veterinary Hospital

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.

Job Details

Maximum Salary $ USD $150,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary $ USD $130,000.00/Yr.

Practice:

Patterson Veterinary Hospitalhas a rich tradition of providing advanced medicine, compassionate care, and excellence in client-patient service, which has continued for two generations. Our hospital combines industry-leading medical expertise with the single-minded pursuit of excellence in customer service.

Since opening in 1953, our amazing doctors have been backed by a hard-working and confident support staff, which has allowed us to truly practice the best medicine. We're also equipped with state-of-the-art tools that allow our doctors to work through all kinds of cases; these include ultrasound, digital radiology, endoscope, in-house lab, and more.

Position Purpose:

Patterson Veterinary Hospital in Clinton Township, MI is adding a Managing Veterinarian to our team!

We welcome DVMs looking to grow professionally, display leadership, and build a strong rapport with clients. If a Managing role isn't right for you just yet, we'd happily welcome you in an Associate DVM role. For any Ross graduates, you will enjoy working alongside many fellow alumni!

To make sure our DVMs all have an adequate work-life balance, we offer a flexible schedule and are closed on weekends. We also have part-time positions available.

Patterson Veterinary Hospital - Dr. Patterson October 2024

About the area: Clinton Township is located 10 miles north of Detroit. It has sprawling parks, a large shopping district, and as one of the largest communities in Michigan, is host to many exciting events. It is part of Macomb County, known for its sandy beaches off of Lake St Clair, countless hike/bike trails, and lots of outdoor activities. Since we're just a short drive from downtown Detroit, residents also have access to the fun nightlife, sporting events, restaurants, and attractions of the big city.

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:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 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
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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.

Dr_Alexandra_Carter

“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

  • Reward1

    Generous Vacation Time

  • Reward2

    Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits

  • Reward3

    Flexible Scheduling

  • Reward4

    401(k) and Roth(k) with match

  • Reward5

    Continuing Education and Training Opportunities

  • Reward6

    Relocation Assistance

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