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Veterinarian

Nickerson Animal Health Center

Job Description

Veterinarian | Southwest Michigan | $100K in bonus opportunity


Nickerson Animal Health Center is seeking a part-time or full-time Veterinarian to join its dedicated and compassionate team in beautiful Southwest Michigan.

As a doctor at Nickerson AHC, you will be part of a long-standing legacy of delivering the highest quality care in the area. Our clinic has been a staple of the community since it was established in 1878 and has been AAHA accredited since 1954.

We are a progressive practice offering state-of-the-art veterinary care to service the needs of our patients and clients. Our dedicated staff includes a tenured Hospital Manager and a team of client service representatives, assistants, and veterinary technicians, all of whom will support you in focusing on what matters most.

For more information or to apply, email Julianne.Hiland@nva.com

Why join us?


Competitive Total Compensation Package | Minimum Salaries in the $120k-$170k range /22% Production/$100K in Bonus


As a doctor at Nickerson Animal Health Center, you will enjoy many benefits:

  • Lucrative compensation package
    • Minimum salaries in the $120k-$170k range depending on experience
    • 22%+ production
    • $50K sign-on bonus paid upfront
    • Additional bonuses of $50,000 paid over 5 years
    • $500 monthly housing assistance
  • Consistent work/life balance
    • We are dedicated to the health and happiness of our doctors and offer multiple benefits dedicated to wellness, mindfulness, and general employee support.
    • Schedule:
      • 4-day work week with:
        • No Saturdays
        • No on-call
        • 4 weeks annual vacation time
        • Paid holidays
        • 4 week sabbatical for every 5 years of service
  • Mentorship
    • We offer a huge network of mentorship resources to tap into in-house mentoring, a network of regional sister hospitals, and a spot in NVA’s  12-month structured mentorship program.
  • Paid licensing fees and professional dues, including to groups of your choice
  • Career growth opportunities
    • 5 annual CE days + allowance
    • Negotiable, additional CE opportunities to support professional development
    • Negotiable stipend for accommodations/travel for summer relief work
  • Insurance: PLIT, medical, vision, dental, life
  • Partial ownership/ buy-in opportunity available 


Updated Facility & Equipment

We also offer the opportunity to practice in a well-appointed facility:

  • 4 fully-equipped exam rooms, including computers
  • Dedicated Comfort Room with separate entry/exit
  • Newly remodeled treatment area
  • Updated Digital Radiology
  • Complete In-house Laboratory (Idexx) as well as referral laboratory
  • Ultrasound
  • Cold Laser Therapy
  • Dedicated Surgery Suite
  • New surgery table, lighting, and storage
  • Dedicated Dental Suite fully equipped including digital dental radiology
  • Comprehensive pharmacy
  • Lift treatment table with lighting
  • We collaborate with a Board Certified Surgeon focused on Orthopedics and Soft Tissue, who works out of our facility when scheduled.
  • Don’t see equipment needed to support your standard of care? Let us know and we will partner with you to deliver the tools needed for success

Amazing Location to Support Any Lifestyle

Outside of work, you can take advantage of all that Southwest Michigan has to offer:

Benton Harbor is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, across the river from its twin city of St. Joseph. We are home to great beaches for summertime fun, vineyards for some of the best wines, and Breweries/Distilleries where you can sample lively spirits.  When you're not enjoying some time at the beach, you can play golf at the Harbor Shores Resort, enjoy performances at The Mendel Center, or take a stroll through the Benton Harbor Arts District. The area also features a wide range of restaurants and shops to enjoy and is perfect for relaxing and enjoying life’s simple pleasures, raising a family, or enjoying the next phase of life.  If you need to take a vacation from this piece of paradise, we are only 1.5 hours from Grand Rapids and Chicago! 

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.nickersonanimalhealthcenter.com/


National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
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Benton Harbor, Michigan, United States

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