Associate Veterinarian-Small Animal

Build Your Career. Love Where You Live. Practice the Medicine You Trained For.

Tawas Animal Hospital is a growing, community-focused two-doctor small animal practice in beautiful Tawas City, Michigan. We are proud to be a Fear Free Certified and AAHA-accredited hospital with an AAHA Veterinary Mentor on staff, offering an exceptional environment for collaboration, learning, and high-quality patient care.

This position is ideal for veterinarians who want excellent medicine, strong mentorship, and a supportive team culture — without sacrificing work-life balance.  This is an excellent opportunity for new graduates seeking strong mentorship as well as experienced veterinarians looking for a positive, long-term professional home.

What We’re Looking For in a Veterinarian

We are seeking a veterinarian who brings strong medical fundamentals, excellent interpersonal skills, and a genuine passion for patient care and community involvement.

-DVM or equivalent degree

-Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the State of Michigan

-Comfortable with general practice medicine including wellness, diagnostics, and common medical cases

-Interest in surgery and dentistry (mentorship and training provided)

-Commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based medicine

Essential Skills

-Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills

-Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with clients

-Confidence presenting treatment plans and educating pet owners

-Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality of care

-Willingness to collaborate and seek input when needed

-Strong medical record keeping and attention to detail

Personal Characteristics

-Compassionate, patient, and calm under pressure

-Team-oriented and respectful of all roles within the hospital

-Dependable, professional, and accountable

-Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement

-Passion and Long-Term Goals

-Genuine love for animals and people

-Desire to grow clinically and professionally

-Interest in becoming part of a close-knit community

-Looking for a long-term professional home, not a short-term position

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Structured mentorship and support are core parts of this role.

About the Practice

Tawas Animal Hospital is a growing, community-focused two-doctor small animal practice in beautiful Tawas City, Michigan. We are proud to be a Fear Free Certified and AAHA-accredited hospital with an AAHA Veterinary Mentor on staff, providing an exceptional environment for collaboration, learning, and high-quality patient care.

Our hospital is privately owned, allowing us to prioritize medicine, culture, and long-term team relationships over corporate quotas.

Schedule and Work-Life Balance

Four-day work week

No routine late nights or excessive overtime

Appointment scheduling that allows time for thorough medicine and client communication

Excellent support staff so doctors can focus on practicing medicine

Schedule & Flexibility

We believe veterinarians deserve flexibility and a voice in their schedules.

4-day work week

Schedules are reviewed and adjusted every six weeks

Doctors help choose schedules that fit their personal lives

No expectation to be “chained” to the same schedule long term

Focus on sustainable careers, not burnout

Practice Environment & Technology

We are committed to modern, progressive veterinary medicine and reducing administrative burden on our doctors.

Our hospital is fully paperless and equipped with:

AI-assisted SOP and medical note tools

Digital medical records

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray and digital dental radiography

VetOvation surgical equipment

Full in-house IDEXX laboratory

SmartFlow digital whiteboard for patient flow and surgery/dental management

Support Team

You will work with a fully staffed, highly trained team, including:

Licensed Veterinary Nurses

Licensed Virtual Nurse

Certified Veterinary Assistants

Dedicated Client Service Representatives

Our support staff allows doctors to focus on diagnostics, treatment planning, and patient care — not running rooms, restraining pets, or managing paperwork alone.

What You’ll Do

Provide wellness, sick, and preventive care appointments

Diagnose and manage medical conditions using in-house diagnostics and imaging

Perform soft tissue surgery (mentorship available)

Perform and oversee dentistry with trained nursing support

Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients

Collaborate closely with veterinary nurses, assistants, and CSRs

Mentorship & Professional Development

We are deeply invested in doctor growth and confidence.

Direct mentorship from experienced doctors

AAHA Veterinary Mentor on staff

Gradual case and surgical progression for new graduates

Ongoing feedback, coaching, and CE support

Encouragement to develop special clinical interests

New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Direct mentorship from experienced doctors, including an AAHA Veterinary Mentor

Gradual case and surgical progression based on comfort level

Ongoing feedback and professional coaching

Support to pursue individual clinical interests through CE

Our goal is to help you build confidence and skill while maintaining a healthy, sustainable career.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation

Starting salary: $120,000 – $140,000, based on experience and production

Production-based growth opportunities

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid CE time plus CE allowance

Licensing and professional dues covered

401(k) with employer match

Uniform allowance

Employee pet discounts

Culture and Community

Tawas Animal Hospital is deeply rooted in the local community.

Supportive, respectful, team-first culture

Leadership that is present and invested in your success

No corporate quotas or pressure-driven medicine

Tawas City offers beautiful Lake Huron shoreline, abundant outdoor recreation, affordable living, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere where veterinarians are truly valued.