Description
Associate Veterinarian, Privately Owned Practice
No Weekends | Four Day Work Week
Saginaw, Michigan
There comes a point in many veterinarians' careers when they realize they aren't looking for another job.
They're looking for a different way to practice medicine.
A place where appointments aren't rushed.
Where colleagues genuinely enjoy working together.
Where leadership listens.
Where they can go home at the end of the day knowing they practiced the kind of medicine they imagined when they entered veterinary school.
If that thought has crossed your mind, we'd love to introduce you to Gratiot Animal Hospital.
We're a privately owned, four doctor hospital in Saginaw, Michigan, where veterinarians don't simply come to work.
They build careers.
Some of our doctors and team members have been here for 15 to 40 years.
Around here, people often describe Gratiot as their "forever clinic."
We think that says everything.
Why Veterinarians Stay
Time to Practice Thoughtful Medicine
Excellent medicine takes time.
Time to think through cases.
Time to educate clients.
Time to collaborate with colleagues.
Time to build relationships with the families who trust you with their pets.
That's the environment we've intentionally created.
Leadership That Trusts You
If you're an experienced veterinarian, you won't be asked to fit into someone else's mold.
Dr. McNally values clinical judgment, encourages new ideas, and supports veterinarians who want to continue growing professionally.
Whether there's an area of medicine you'd like to expand or a new approach you'd like to introduce, your voice matters here.
A Team That Makes Every Day Better
Great medicine is rarely practiced alone.
You'll work alongside experienced veterinarians, talented licensed technicians, and long-term team members who genuinely enjoy helping one another.
This isn't a competitive culture.
It's a collaborative one.
People celebrate each other's successes, step in when someone needs help, and treat one another with kindness and respect.
That's one of the reasons people stay.
A Schedule That Gives You Your Life Back
Four day work week
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Two hour lunch break every day
No evenings
No weekends
Because your career should support your life, not consume it.
A Hospital Built for Great Medicine
Our beautiful 7,000 square foot hospital includes:
Six spacious exam rooms
Large treatment area with four treatment tables
Separate dog and cat comfort rooms with private exits
Sound Versana ultrasound
Digital full body and dental radiography
Two therapeutic lasers
Isolation ward
Recognition We're Proud Of
AAHA Accredited
One of only two Five Star Rated Animal Hospitals in Michigan
Newsweek Top 500 Animal Hospitals
USA Today Top Michigan Hospital
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation: $100,000 to $150,000+, depending on experience, with continued earning potential
$5,000 signing bonus
$2,000 relocation assistance
Medical insurance (HAP)
SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match
$2,500 annual CE allowance
Professional liability insurance
DEA, state licenses and professional dues paid
Free Costco membership
Your birthday off
Who Will Thrive Here
This may be the right career pivot if you want...
A hospital where people stay because they genuinely love coming to work.
Leadership that values your experience and your ideas.
Time to practice thoughtful, relationship-centered medicine.
A collaborative team that supports one another every day.
A place where you can imagine building the next chapter of your career instead of planning your next move.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a more sustainable way to practice or a newer graduate seeking genuine mentorship, you'll find people here who want you to succeed.
Why Saginaw?
Saginaw offers something many larger cities can't.
An affordable cost of living.
Short commutes.
Beautiful outdoor recreation.
A strong sense of community.
It's a place where you can build both a rewarding veterinary career and a fulfilling personal life.
What Our Team Says
"This is my forever clinic. I've never felt so cared for by someone who isn't family. We laugh together, support each other, and even spend time together outside of work. It doesn't feel like work. It feels like home."
Let's Have a Conversation
If you've been wondering whether there's a better way to practice veterinary medicine, we'd love to talk.
Please contact:
Victoria Travis, MS
303.671.7618
Confidential conversations are always welcome.
Exclusively recruiting for privately owned veterinary practices throughout the United States.
