Description

Practice Overview

Established in 1954, Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital offers your companion pets a modern, well equipped hospital with comfortable patient quarters and state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities. We are conveniently located on the East side of Harper Avenue between Allard Ave and Eight Mile Rd at 20102 Harper Avenue in Harper Woods, Michigan.

More about the Role

Join a well-established AAHA-accredited practice where medicine, teamwork, and community come first.

For over 70 years, Harper Woods Veterinary Hospital has served generations of pets and families in the Harper Woods and east Detroit area. Our long-standing reputation is built on exceptional medical care, compassionate service, and a supportive, tight-knit team.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• AAHA-accredited for 70+ years
• 💕 Incredible team culture - Our "unicorn hospital" has team members who've been with us for decades and truly enjoy working together.
• 🐾 No weekends or emergencies
• 🍲 Fun workplace perks - Food trucks, rescue partnerships, tie-dye days, crockpot club, and more.

About the Practice

• 10 exam rooms, large modern lobby with cat nook
• Fully equipped surgical suite with 2 tables (new lighting coming soon)
• 4 wet tables (2 for dental)
• Digital full-body & dental x-rays
• Ultrasound (expanding into cardiac)
• Therapy & surgical lasers
• Anesthesia monitoring equipment
• Acupuncture launching soon

Essential Responsibilities

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
• Maintain patients' medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 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

• Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• 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