Associate Veterinarian

Where passion fuels purpose...

At Blue Lake Animal Hospital, we have the privilege to provide excellence in veterinary care for people and the animals they love through innovative medicine and remarkable hospitality. We deliver exceptional care paired with attentive customer service. Our team is experienced in a wide practice range, including surgeries, reproductive health, vaccinations and more. We aim to be the veterinary team that clients depend on throughout their pet’s life.

As an associate veterinarian, you will be hands that heal and voice of knowledge for our patients and clients. You will be a trusted caretaker in our pet care team. We help our clients’ pets live healthier and happier lives through excellent medical practices. Through providing preventative care, finding innovative solutions tailored to the individual patient, performing surgery and dentistry, and providing high level client education and communication you will help our team provide excellence in care.

• Provides a high standard of care for patients using innovative medicine, diagnostics, and surgery
• Communicates in a positive manner with clients through phone conversation, texting, emails, and in-person communications
• Works well with their team members to provide a seamless, positive, professional experience for each client and patient
• Fosters and maintains a positive team environment and clinic culture
• Shares ideas with management on how to continue to improve client/pet experiences and outcomes

• A passion for veterinary medicine and helping people and their pets
• A positive attitude and ability to work well in a team environment
• Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to maintain a positive environment with healthy, professional boundaries
• Ability to navigate Microsoft Office, our medical software program (ezyVet), and Vello

Blue Lake Animal Hospital is a biblically-based, family-owned practice that services small animal pets of all kinds—dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and exotic patients. We are a fast-paced practice that strives to provide exceptional care for both our clients and patients. We also work hard to care for the people serving on our team through providing a positive work environment, promoting work/life balance, and financial, developmental and health benefits.

Come join the Blue Lake team!

Full-time

35-40 per week

• 401(k) with 4% match
• Medical insurance with the option for an HSA
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Uniform allowance
• Employee pet discount
• Paid professional licenses
• Paid professional membership dues
• Annual CE allowance
• Individualized mentorship

• We are open Monday to Friday 8am to 5:30pm
• Consistent schedule
• Same day off each week
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location:

Blue Lake Animal Hospital is nestled between Grand Rapids, MI and Caledonia, MI. We are situated close enough to the big city to enjoy all Grand Rapids has to offer and just far enough away to enjoy that small town, West Michigan feel.

• Completed an accredited-DVM program and passed the NAVLE by the start of employment
• Current Michigan veterinary license (or the ability to be licensed)
• USDA Accreditation