Associate Veterinarian – Clarke Animal Hospital
Spring Lake, Michigan
Clarke Animal Hospital, located near the shores of beautiful
Lake Michigan in Spring Lake, MI, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian
to join our well-established, collaborative, and growing team.
We are a full-service, 6-doctor companion animal practice
serving a loyal and engaged client base from the Spring Lake and Norton Shores
communities. Our clientele values high-quality medicine and is receptive to
thorough diagnostics and treatment plans, allowing our doctors to practice
excellent veterinary care.
Why Clarke Animal Hospital?
Supportive, Experienced Team
- Strong
tenure: most technicians have been with us 3+ years, including a Lead
LVT with 20 years of experience
- Multiple
LVTs on staff for support
- 2
dedicated support staff per doctor (typically an LVT + assistant)
- Doctors
trust technicians to work at the top of their license
- Hospital Leadership Team is dedicated to
fostering a positive and supportive work environment
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
- Open
to full-time or part-time candidates
- Doctors
rotate Saturdays (approximately 1 Saturday every 2 months; clinic open
2 Saturdays/month)
- Our team emphasizes thoughtful scheduling and
case management to ensure reasonable, predictable workdays.
Medical & Facility Highlights
- Digital
radiography & digital dental radiography
- Ultrasound
- In-house
laboratory
- Dedicated
surgery suite with 2 surgery tables
- 2
anesthesia machines with advanced monitoring
- 2 wet
tables in treatment
- Fully
digital medical records
- 6 exam
rooms (including a dedicated comfort/euthanasia room)
- Space
available for future expansion
Professional Growth
We welcome veterinarians at different stages of their careers. Confident
early-career doctors and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply.
Mentorship is available, particularly when senior doctors are present, and we
are especially interested in candidates who may bring or wish to develop skills
in:
- Ultrasound
- Advanced
or orthopedic surgery
- Acupuncture
- Taking
on complex cases and helping train support staff
Culture & Expectations
- Collaborative,
respectful doctor team
- Calm,
professional environment
- Doctors
have autonomy in medical decision-making
Benefits
- Competitive
compensation
- AVMA
& Michigan VMA membership
- Pet
care benefits
- CE
Allowance
- Additional
benefits discussed during the interview process
Location
Spring Lake offers the best of West Michigan living:
- Minutes
from Lake Michigan, boating, walking trails, and multiple state
parks
- Four-season
outdoor recreation
- ~30
minutes to Grand Rapids with similar cost of living
- Vibrant
lakeshore communities with excellent dining and lifestyle amenities
To learn more about us, visit: www.clarkeanimalhospital.net
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