Associate Veterinarian - Large Animal
About The Position
Progressive Large Animal Opportunity in SW Michigan! Come join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a drive to succeed. Customizable practice options based on your passions and skills! About Us Stoney Hills Veterinary Service is a highly progressive and expanding large animal practice in southwest Michigan. We highly value a team atmosphere - both within the practice and with the clients we service. We have been providing care to the area for over 25 years. We are a predominantly mobile practice, servicing roughly 30,000 lactating dairy cows in addition to some beef, horses, sheep, goats, and a growing small animal clientele. You’ll be working alongside: Dr. Rachell Bennecke (Michigan State '03); dairy, beef, equine, small ruminant Dr. Jeremy Boge (Michigan State '00); dairy, beef Dr. Michael Walker (Oregon State '11); dairy Dr. Ashley Swan (Michigan State '15); mixed/small animal Dr. Dena Letot (Michigan State '21); mixed/small animal Dr. Keri Suk (Michigan State '21); mixed/small animal About This Role This full time, associate veterinarian position could be suited for someone specifically interested in cattle, but we would love to have an applicant who has some equine interest, as that segment of our practice has rapidly expanded in the past 5 years. Along with our 6 veterinarians, our staff includes several support staff. We utilize Easy-Scan lite ultrasounds for our cattle herds. We have digital X-ray system and Terafloat dental equipment for horses. Our full-time vets typically work 4-day work weeks. We have flexibility if you'd prefer single-species or mixed-large. We have over 65 years of combined experience to mentor young/new grads.
Requirements
- Full time large animal teammate (part-time possible) who values innovative processes and collaboration.
- You thrive with a balance of autonomous work and shared time to strategize and support one another.
- You are excited about the opportunity to help grow the practice and make your mark, while also being involved in the success of the entire team and client base.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish speaking a huge benefit.
Responsibilities
- Bovine : client herd health visits, ultrasound palpation, training farm employees and reviewing protocols, routine surgery.
- Equine/Small Ruminant : preventative care, reproductive work, sick animal calls, field emergencies, equine dentals, etc.
- If someone had interest in sports medicine/chiropractic/acupuncture, there is definitely a need.
- We currently run a 4 week on call rotation where you're on call for a week, average is 1-2 after hours calls/week (ER vet receives 100% ER fee)
Benefits
- Generous Compensation Package
- Stocked Practice Vehicle
- Professional Dues: 3 per year
- Professional liability provided
- CE Allowance: $3000 biennial
- Generous PTO Package
- Full Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, + more!)
- 401K with employer match (after 90 days)
- Up to eight weeks PAID parental leave (after 6 months)
- Accelerated ownership opportunity with our Associate Equity Program!
- 6 weeks paid medical recovery time for birth mothers + 2 weeks paid bonding time for all parents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
