About the role
Who we are
Milwood Animal Clinic in Portage, MI is looking for an associate veterinarian to join our tight-knit, supportive team. We treat small animals, and offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinarian with an interest in surgery.
A doctor who enjoys working with exotics would find a home with a team experienced in exotic pet handling and nursing care.
Medical & Clinical Opportunities
- Excellent opportunity to develop your surgical skills with a strong surgical caseload
- Option to create a schedule focused exclusively on surgery or combine surgery with appointments
- Updated hospital with advanced diagnostic and surgical equipment
- Opportunity to develop your individual areas of professional interest
- Compassionate, high-quality medicine with an emphasis on excellent patient care
Mentorship & Professional Development
- Supportive environment for building confidence and expanding your clinical skills
- Encouragement to pursue and develop your individual professional interests
- CE allowance and paid CE time off to support continued learning and professional growth
Team, Schedule & Workplace Benefits
- Supportive, tight-knit team with a strong reputation in the community
- 5:1 staff-to-doctor ratio for excellent support
- 4 LVTs plus a highly experienced veterinary team
- Flexible scheduling tailored to your professional interests
- No weekend or on-call requirements
- Local ER provides evening and weekend emergency coverage
- Strong commitment to work/life balance
- Collaborative environment where doctors are encouraged to grow professionally
- Team that values both patients and employees
Our updated hospital offers
Diagnostic ultrasound
Digital radiography, including dental
Two IM3 high-speed dental units
In-house blood chemistry analyzer
Rigid endoscopes
Incubators for exotic patients
Radiosurgery
Tonopen
Blood pressure monitoring
Pulse oximetry
Capnography
ECG
Multiple patient warming units
IV fluid pumps
About Portage
Portage is conveniently located halfway between Chicago and Detroit, offering easy access to both cities. Locally, you'll find 13 public parks, including Romona Park and its beautiful beach on Long Lake. Lake Michigan is just a short drive away, and the area offers a vibrant downtown with museums, live entertainment, restaurants, and brewpubs.
Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
CE allowance
Paid Parental Leave
Paid vacation
Professional dues
Professional liability coverage
- Mentorship and ongoing professional development
- And more!
- If you're looking for a supportive team, excellent work/life balance, and the flexibility to build a career around your professional interests, we'd love to hear from you!