Description
Associate Veterinarian | Privately Owned Practice | “Forever Clinic” | No Weekends | Saginaw, MI
You didn’t become a veterinarian to keep searching for the right practice.
You became a veterinarian to find a place where you could do great medicine and stay.
That kind of practice is rare, but it exists here at Gratiot Animal Hospital in Saginaw with our team of four veterinarians.
Some of our team members have been here 15 to 40 years.
What Actually Matters Here
Your Professional Home
When team members call this their “forever clinic,” that tells you everything.
This is not a steppingstone. It is a place where veterinarians build long term, meaningful careers.
Dr. McNally has created something rare. A practice where people stay because they genuinely want to.
If you are experienced, you will be trusted for what you already know, not asked to start over.
Your Work Life Balance
Four day work week, 8:30 to 5:00, with a two hour lunch break.
No evenings. No weekends.
The kind of schedule that allows you to have a full life outside the clinic and come back rested, focused, and ready to do your best work.
Your Voice and Vision
Dr. McNally, our owner, fosters a culture where every team member has ownership and pride in the practice.
Interested in exploring new treatment approaches or expanding your clinical interests?
You will find support, not roadblocks. Your ideas are welcomed and taken seriously.
What You Will Find Here
A Brand-New Facility Built Right
7,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed space
6 spacious exam rooms
Expansive treatment area with 4 tables
Separate cat and dog euthanasia rooms with private exits
New Sound Versana ultrasound
Digital full body and dental radiography
Two therapeutic lasers
Isolation ward
Recognition That Validates Your Work
Newsweek Top 500 Animal Hospitals (2025)
One of only two five star rated hospitals in Michigan
USA Today Top Michigan Hospital (2025)
AAHA accredited and privately owned
A Team That Has Your Back
Licensed technicians with deep experience and strong clinical skills
Collaborative veterinarians who enjoy mentoring and learning from each other
A supportive, respectful environment where people genuinely enjoy working together
The kind of place where people stay because they want to
The Numbers
Compensation: $100,000 to $150,000+ depending on experience, with growth potential over time
Signing Bonus: $5,000
Relocation Support: $2,000
Benefits That Support You:
Medical insurance (HAP)
SIMPLE IRA with 3 percent employer match
$2,500 CE allowance annually
Malpractice coverage
All licensing fees (DEA and State) and association dues covered
Free Costco membership
Your birthday off
Who Thrives Here
You are looking for a place where you can build something long term, not start over every few years.
Maybe you are a new graduate seeking mentorship from veterinarians who have been practicing excellent medicine for decades.
Or you are experienced and ready for a hospital where you are respected, supported, and trusted.
You value collaboration, consistency, and a team that takes pride in doing things well.
Why Saginaw
A lower cost of living, shorter commutes, and space to breathe.
Whether you are looking for a neighborhood feel, room to spread out, or simply a more balanced pace of life, this is a place where your career and your life can both thrive.
What Our Team Says
"This is my forever clinic. I've never felt so cared for by someone who is not family. We laugh together, support each other, and even spend time together outside of work, from kayaking on weekends to holiday gatherings. It does not feel like work, it feels like home."
Long term team member
Ready to Find Your Forever Clinic?
Please send your resume to Victoria Travis, MS at victoria@veterinarianrecruiters.com
Mobile: 303-671-7618
Confidential conversations welcome.
We recruit exclusively for privately owned veterinary practices in the U.S.
