Production Animal Veterinarian- West Michigan Veterinary Service

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, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
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Job Title: Production Animal Veterinarian

Location: Coopersville, Michigan

Practice: West Michigan Veterinary Service

West Michigan Veterinary Service is a well-established, progressive mixed-animal practice with a strong emphasis on production animal medicine. We proudly serve the agricultural community in and around Coopersville, MI, providing high-quality veterinary care to Small Animals, Equine, Dairy Cattle, and other livestock operations. Our team is dedicated to supporting producers through modern, efficient, and compassionate veterinary services.

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Production Animal Veterinarian to join our team. This role focuses on herd health, preventative medicine, diagnostics, and client education, working closely with local producers to optimize animal health and farm productivity.

• Provide medical and surgical care to production animals, primarily dairy cattle, horses, and occasionally small animals
• Develop and implement herd health and preventative care programs
• Perform routine and emergency farm calls
• Conduct diagnostics, pregnancy checks, and reproductive services
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment protocols
• Build strong client relationships and offer consultative support to producers
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality, efficient care

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the state of Michigan
• Strong interest in production animal medicine
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation

Coopersville offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere with easy access to Grand Rapids and the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. Enjoy a high quality of life with strong community ties and a thriving agricultural region.

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

• Problem-Solving:
  Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
• Professionalism:
  Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
• Business Acumen:
  Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
• Ethics:
  Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
• Commitment to Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.

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