Associate Veterinarian - DVM

Southern Veterinary Partners

Posted on : 08-08-2025

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Michigan, IN - USA

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Posted on : 08-08-2025

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Seeking a Full Time Associate Veterinarian at Michigan City Animal Hospital!

New Grads Welcome Mentorship & Growth Opportunities AAHA-Accredited

2525 E. Michigan Blvd Michigan CityIndiana46360

Are you a passionate veterinarian looking to join a supportive established and forward-thinking team Michigan City Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our clinic family! Whether youre a seasoned DVM or a new graduate eager to start your career we offer a warm and collaborative environment to help you thrive.

Why Youll Love Working With Us:
At Michigan City Animal Hospital weve been a trusted part of the community since 1949 providing full-service care to the pets of LaPorte County and beyond.

We are proud to be:
AAHA Accredited
Cat Friendly Certified
Fear Free Certified
2019 Angies List Super Service Award Winner
Voted Best Veterinary Provider in NW Indiana every year since 2001 by readers of The News Dispatch

Were proud partners of MVP (Mission Veterinary Partners) who offer exceptional support through:

Outstanding Mentorship Program perfect for new grads
Leadership Development Opportunities
Continuing Education Support
Mental Health & Wellness Programs
Positive Culture that Values Work-Life Balance

About Our Hospital:
Our state-of-the-art facility includes modern diagnostic and surgical equipment in-house lab digital radiology and more. We also offer boarding grooming and puppy trainingtruly making us a one-stop shop for pet wellness.

Our Mission:
To provide each pet with a long healthy and happy life. From first visits to senior care were with families every step of the waytreating every patient like a member of our own.

Location:
Michigan City Indiana is a charming lakeside community located on the southern shore of Lake Michiganjust an hour from Chicago and near the beautiful Indiana Dunes. It offers a great quality of life with affordable living outdoor activities and a welcoming small-town feel.

Our Offer:

Competitive Guaranteed Base Salary

Production Bonus with NO negative accrual

Signing Bonus possible

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Maternity Leave

Company Paid Wellness Programs

Company Paid license fees

401(K) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Continuing Education dedicated days off to attend

Interested in learning more
Lets connect! Schedule a chat with us here or email Clarissa at :
/ Qualifications

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this job but are not intended to be all inclusive. The essential functions include the most significant tasks and are the essence of why the role exists; removing an essential duty would fundamentally alter the role.

Maintain and uphold the Core Values and Mission Statement of MVP.
Diagnose perform surgery and treat patients.
Maintain excellent client communication.
Record all pertinent medical client and case related information in the patient record accurately with appropriate grammar terms and accurate information.
Review medical records estimates or discharge instructions with clients.
Call clients for follow up and to discuss results.
Set standards of care/protocols for medical and surgical areas.
Maintain practice growth and review financial reports.
Communicate clearly and accurately through written and verbal interactions.
Work in collaboration with practice manager for administrative management.
Deal with clients in a manner that shows sensitivity tact and professionalism.
Mentor team members in the training program for career advancement and personal development towards goals.
Provide feedback and changes to the training program.
Provide guidance to the support staff to assure that the shift flows well.
Provide input to the hospital manager for 360-degree employee performance evaluations.

Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ability to lead and establish a vision for the practice team.
Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
Must be proficient in a variety of skills ranging from but not limited to laboratory pharmacy radiology surgery dental and nursing skills.
Ability to demonstrate patience and composure in stressful situations and ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stay calm and efficient during a medical crisis.
Ability to give SQ IM and IV injections.
Knowledge of usage dosage and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and ability to readily explain them to the clients.
Knowledge of the common anesthesia and recovery states and ability to alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients.
Ability to properly extubate monitor temperature and recover a patient from anesthesia.
The employee must have mental processes for reasoning remembering mathematics and language ability (reading writing and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
To perform this job successfully it will be necessary to become proficient in the use of the practice management software.

Required Education and Experience:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or related degree from an accredited university prior to position start date.
Licensure must be in good standing to practice in the state.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must have the ability to stand walk stoop kneel crouch and climb as well as manipulate (lift carry move) up to 50 pounds and over 50 pounds with a coworker.
The employee must be able to endure sitting standing and walking on hard floor surfaces for extended periods of time.
The employee must possess sufficient ambulatory skills to perform duties while in hospital environment.
The employee must be able to work in noisy work conditions with sounds from animals and equipment that can be moderately high.
The employee will be routinely exposed to a variety of pets that may bite or scratch and on occasion exposed to anesthesia radiation biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
The employee must possess the ability to hear verbal instructions client discourse and veterinary patients. The employee must have specific vision abilities which include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee must have good hand-eye coordination arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Associate Veterinarian - DVM

Southern Veterinary Partners

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