Associate Veterinarian - Large Animal
About Us
Stoney Hills Veterinary Service is a highly progressive and expanding large animal practice in southwest Michigan. We highly value a team atmosphere - both within the practice and with the clients we service. We have been providing care to the area for over 25 years. We are a predominantly mobile practice, servicing roughly 30,000 lactating dairy cows in addition to some beef, horses, sheep, goats, and a growing small animal clientele.
You’ll be working alongside:
- Dr. Rachell Bennecke (Michigan State '03); dairy, beef, equine, small ruminant
- Dr. Jeremy Boge (Michigan State '00); dairy, beef
- Dr. Michael Walker (Oregon State '11); dairy
- Dr. Ashley Swan (Michigan State '15); mixed/small animal
- Dr. Dena Letot (Michigan State '21); mixed/small animal
- Dr. Keri Suk (Michigan State '21); mixed/small animal
About This Role
This full-time associate veterinarian position could be suited for someone specifically interested in cattle, but we would love to have an applicant who has some equine interest, as that segment of our practice has rapidly expanded in the past 5 years. Along with our 6 veterinarians, our staff includes several support staff. We utilize Easy-Scan lite ultrasounds for our cattle herds. We have a digital X-ray system and Terafloat dental equipment for horses. Our full-time vets typically work 4-day work weeks. We have flexibility if you'd prefer single-species or mixed-large. We have over 65 years of combined experience to mentor young/new grads.
Responsibilities
Bovine
- Client herd health visits
- Ultrasound palpation
- Training farm employees and reviewing protocols
- Routine surgery
Spanish speaking is a huge benefit.
Equine/Small Ruminant
- Preventative care
- Reproductive work
- Sick animal calls
- Field emergencies
- Equine dentals
If someone has interest in sports medicine/chiropractic/acupuncture, there is definitely a need.
We currently run a 4-week on-call rotation where you're on call for a week. The average is 1-2 after-hours calls per week (ER vet receives 100% ER fee).
Requirements
We are looking for a full-time large animal teammate (part-time possible) who values innovative processes and collaboration. You thrive with a balance of autonomous work and shared time to strategize and support one another. You are excited about the opportunity to help grow the practice and make your mark, while also being involved in the success of the entire team and client base.
Our Location
Plainwell resides in the southwestern area of Michigan. Vets have a lot of flexibility on living location as we service a large area for dairies. Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, and Lansing are all metropolitan cities within our practice area. Find out more about this beautiful and exciting area of Michigan by visiting the City of Plainwell, MI website.
Benefits
- Generous Compensation Package
- Stocked Practice Vehicle
- Professional Dues: 3 per year
- Professional liability provided
- CE Allowance: $3000 biennial
- Generous PTO Package
- Full Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, + more!)
- 401K with employer match (after 90 days)
- Up to eight weeks PAID parental leave* (after 6 months)
- Accelerated ownership opportunity with our Associate Equity Program
- 6 weeks paid medical recovery time for birth mothers + 2 weeks paid bonding time for all parents
About Our Partnership
Stoney Hills Vet Services has partnered with Heritage Vet Partners (HVP), the nation’s leading veterinary partnership for mixed and large animal practices. HVP values the legacy and customer relationships that practices have built and aims to enhance that foundation with exceptional support. Together, we can better meet the changing needs of our customers and the industry. Partner practices and veterinarians share in HVP’s success through stock ownership while maintaining existing leadership and culture. HVP currently has multiple locations throughout the US with a vast offering of practice types and specialties! Visit us at heritagevetpartners.com to learn more!