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.
Why join us?
Competitive Total Compensation Package | $120K+ Base/22% Production/$100K in Bonus
As a doctor at Nickerson Animal Health Center, you will enjoy many benefits:
Lucrative compensation package
Salaries starting at $120k+ depending on experience
22%+ production
$20K sign-on bonus
Additional bonuses of $80,000 paid over 5 years
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
Generous PTO allowance
Paid holidays
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
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.
NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com.
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.
National Veterinary Associates is one of the largest and most respected communities of veterinary hospitals in the world, operating nearly 1,000 hospitals in North America, including in all 50 states, and caring for 8,000,000+ animals annually. NVA is backed by JAB Holding, a leading private equity firm. Each person who joins NVA is motivated by our mission to provide excellent, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. NVA has been extremely successful over its 25+ year history and we’re very excited about our next chapter as we work toward our shared vision of revolutionizing the pet care experience to provide more fulfilling lives for pets, their companions, and our team.