Crossroads Animal Hospital & Pet Resort is seeking 2 associate veterinarians (1 full-time and 1 part-time) with strong interpersonal and surgical skills for our rapidly expanding small animal practice in Jackson, Michigan. We have been AAHA accredited since 2010. For our veterinarians, that means 2 LVTs present during all anesthetic procedures and a staff to doctor ratio of 5:1, etc. Our team is very knowledgeable, compassionate, and friendly. We are known for our team-based approach, family atmosphere, emphasis on client education, consultations with veterinary specialists, and gentle handling of nervous patients. We pride ourselves on the quality of our care. Our community agrees! In fact, the readers of Jackson Magazine voted us Best of Jackson both years our profession was a category!

Crossroads is an appointment-based practice that blocks time daily to see urgent care patients. We value family and a healthy work/life balance. For this reason, our full-time Associate Veterinarian will be scheduled 4 days per week plus a rotating Saturday schedule.

• Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
• Rotate after-hours phone consultations
• LVT's on-call to triage
• Closed on federal holidays
• Closed on Sundays

About Our Hospital

• AAHA accredited since 2010
• Newly renovated in 2018 with a 3400 sq ft expansion
• Full kitchen in large staff breakroom with indoor and outdoor eating areas
• 5 exam rooms including an extra-large compassion room with a separate exterior exit
• Kids’ play room with i-pads, TV, and toys
• Small boutique-style pet resort for boarding and grooming
• Cornerstone computer system
• Digital x-ray and digital dental x-ray systems
• In-house laboratory capabilities including Idexx ProCyte, Catalyst, Sedivue, and Snap Pro
• Idexx and MSU reference laboratories
• IV fluid and infusion pumps
• Isoflurane anesthesia
• Excellent anesthetic monitoring capabilities including ECG, Doppler blood pressure, and pulse oximetry
• Cold therapeutic laser
• Ultrasonic dental equipment
• Large inventory of established pharmaceuticals
• Great working relationship with Cascades Humane Society
• Scenic, beautifully landscaped 4-acre property conveniently located off I-94 and I-127

Job Summary

Our associate veterinarians are invaluable members of our team. They work directly with the Medical Director and supporting medical staff. These individuals continue to advance the quality of medicine in our practice by providing exceptional customer service to our clients and patients. We are looking for two additional compassionate, personable, detail-oriented veterinarians that are ready to engage with our team and provide the best care possible for our clients and their pets. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary with paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• Group rates on short-term disability (AFLAC) after 60 days of employment – includes maternity leave
• Paid association memberships for AAHA, AVMA, and MVMA
• 50% employee discount for up to five pets
• A variety of discounts on pet foods, toys, boarding and grooming

About Jackson

The Jackson area is a great place to live with music, art, breweries, wineries, food, festivals, nature and history, combined with Midwest charm. Jackson’s great outdoors are amazing with all sorts of sports and recreation. Miles of trails and thousands of acres of protected forest surround Jackson’s city center. Golfers from across the Midwest flock to Jackson with more than 60 miles of fairways. Only one city has more courses per capita than Jackson.  When you’re this close to Michigan International Speedway, it’s hard to deny that racing is a part of the local culture. In addition to the state’s premier NASCAR venue, Jackson hosts stock car, modified and late model races at Springport Motor Speedway. For more information about the Jackson area visit http://www.experiencejackson.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Crossroads is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

For more information regarding our practice, you can visit our facebook page or our currently under construction web-site mycrossroadsvet.com. If you're interested in joining our veterinary healthcare team, send your resume and cover letter to our Practice Manager, Katie, via this post.