Advanced Veterinary Care Group. Proudly

Practice
We are not your traditional veterinary hospital. We partner with your veterinarian to provide flexible case management solutions. We will only perform the diagnostics and treatments that your vet requires, leaving the ultimate case control in their hands.
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 for Full-time
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.