Description

Privately owned Alpena Veterinary Clinic in beautiful Northeast Michigan is looking to add a motivated and driven doctor to our team of compassionate care givers.  Alpena Veterinary Clinic has a customer-centered approach to patient care with a tenacious desire to implement modern medicine.  We will consider a candidate that would like to focus on companion animals or companion animals and equine.  

The team at AVC provides medical, surgical, regenerative, and alternative medicine for mixed animal patients at two locations.  We have a recently remodeled small animal clinic and a equine treatment center.  We take pride in offering modern medicine with a friendly home-town feel. Our clinic culture is one of knowledge, professionalism without drama; where communication is the foundation of our success.  This team is driven by goals, team meetings, a dedicated leadership team with years of experience and interested in everyone’s ideas and suggestions.  Our core values support our mission of “Care Comes First”; the team is there to support our doctors with positive drive to succeed each day.  On this team you will be able to contribute to the direction and decision making of the leadership team by sharing your ideas and experiences in team meetings.  

As a member of the team, you will have the support of an assistant who will learn your habits and help you navigate your onboarding with our clients.  We believe a smooth transition is a must for everyone and that's what we will provide.  If you are an experienced clinician, we encourage your individualism and if you’re new to the field mentorship is gladly provided as well.  The leader of AVC loves to learn and would encourage you to embark on conferences, classes, or wet labs to expand your knowledge and skills.

The local area is an outdoor enthusiast's dream, full of state forests, lakes, and rivers that can be enjoyed during all four seasons.  This is a rural community with a vibrant downtown and social opportunities.   Summers are full of festivals, winters have concerts, and if you enjoy a quiet lake front setting that is here year-round.  

Compensation includes:

Competitive Base pay (110,000-160,000) with Profit Sharing 

Annual reviews to evaluate growth and compensation 

Health Insurance with HSA

401K with a 4% match and a Financial Advisor

4 Day work week

Loan repayment support

Memberships

Liability Insurance

Career growth

Options to grow into ownership

Paid sick and vacation time off.  

Requirements

Proficient to excellent skills in soft tissue surgery of canines and felines

Originate treatment plans for a variety of small animal cases utilizing diagnostic tools in a modern facility

Build relationships with your team and clients based on trust, compassion, and communication

Willingness to collaborate with colleagues and owners to ensure the best option for difficult cases