What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian - Advanced Veterinary Care Group position at Advanced Veterinary Care Group?
Practice:
Advanced Veterinary Care Group is an innovative new concept designed to redefine how high-quality veterinary healthcare is delivered. The Care Group is like your “partner across the hall,” a team of highly experienced and competent general practitioners with special interests in several key areas of medicine.
Position Purpose:
Associate Veterinarian (Surgery-Focused) – Referral Practice
Canton, MI | Advanced Veterinary Care Group
Part-Time
Compensation: $130-150K based on experience
Do the Surgery You Love.
If you became a veterinarian because you love being in the OR, this is your opportunity to build a career around it.
At Advanced Veterinary Care Group, we’ve created a referral-based surgical model where your focus is simple:
Surgery. Diagnostics. Collaboration.
No wellness exams.
No routine appointments.
No unnecessary distractions.
What Makes This Role Different:
- Surgery-focused caseload (2–3 procedures/day)
- Orthopedic soft tissue cases including TPLO, CCL/ACL, FHO, and more
- Referral-only model—cases are worked up by primary vets
- You act as a trusted surgical partner, not a GP
Built for Surgeons:
- Dedicated surgical suite
- Digital radiography intra-operative imaging
- Full ultrasound capabilities (abdominal cardiac)
- Surgical laser advanced monitoring (EKG, Bovie, etc.)
- Full in-house IDEXX lab suite
You’ll have the tools—and the autonomy—to do your best work.
A Team That Gets It:
- Work alongside an experienced, surgery-driven DVM
- Highly trained support staff with a 2:1 tech-to-doctor ratio
- Certified team members in advanced sonography
- A culture built on collaboration, respect, and zero drama
Compensation & Perks:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Flexible scheduling options
Who We’re Looking For:
- An experienced DVM with strong surgical skills
- Interest or experience in orthopedics (preferred, not required)
- Someone who thrives in a focused, procedure-driven environment
- A collaborative professional who enjoys working with referring veterinarians
If you’re ready to step into a role where surgery is the priority and your expertise is valued—this is your next move.
Apply today and build a career centered around what you do best.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on recovery care.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications:
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
Benefits Offered:
- Unlimited personal time
- Bonus incentives
- Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Relocation assistance available
Pay Range:
USD $130,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $130,000 - $150,000