The combined years of service of the staff of the Platte Lake Veterinary Clinic exceeds over 100 years of dedication to our clients, their pets, and our community. We’re proud to provide a wide variety of veterinary medical services for dogs, cats, birds and other exotic animals in Honor & surrounding areas!

At Platte Lake Veterinary Clinic, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in a warm, welcoming environment—for both pets and their people. Our team is known for supporting one another, staying positive even on busy days, and treating clients and patients like family. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, upbeat team that truly loves what they do, we’d love to meet you!

Associate Veterinarian

Platte Lake Veterinary Clinic | Honor, MI (Northern Michigan)

Compensation: $115K - $130K Annual Salary + Production

Sign-on Bonus up to $50K

Looking for More Than Just a Job? This Could Be Your Next Chapter.

What if your next role didn’t just check boxes…
—but actually gave you space to grow, a voice in the practice, and a path forward?

At Platte Lake Veterinary Clinic, we’re offering something a little different:

 A collaborative, low-drama team
 A manageable, quality-focused caseload
 And a real opportunity to step into leadership if that’s part of your long-term vision

If you’ve been craving a practice where you can breathe, practice thoughtful medicine, and still grow your career—you’re in the right place.

 A Tight-Knit, Collaborative Team

You’ll work alongside:

• Dr. Kevin Stewart (4 years with the clinic)
• Dr. Molly Stec (1 year with the clinic)

Supported by:

• 2 veterinary technicians
• 2 assistants
• A 1:1 tech-to-DVM ratio that ensures meaningful support

This is a small, connected team where communication is easy and collaboration is natural.

 Practice Medicine the Way It Should Feel

Forget assembly-line scheduling.

Here, you’ll have:

• 20–30 minute wellness visits
• 20–40 minute sick visits
• ~14 patients per day

Surgery days are thoughtfully structured:

• Procedures in the morning
• ~7 outpatient appointments in the afternoon

Facility & Tools

• 3 exam rooms
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Dedicated dental suite
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Therapy laser
• Comprehensive in-house lab (IDEXX suite including ProCyte Dx, Catalyst Dx/One, Sedivue, SNAP Pro, UA Analyzer, and more)

Schedule That Respects Your Life

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No weekends
• No on-call

The Medicine

• Small animal focus (dogs & cats)
• Preventative care, internal medicine, and surgery
• Flexibility in how you approach cases—your medical voice matters here

Why Northern Michigan?

This is where lifestyle meets livelihood.

Think:
🌲 Forest trails & fresh air
🏖️ Lakeshore sunsets
🚴 Endless outdoor recreation
❄️ Four-season beauty

Living here means trading traffic for tranquility—and gaining a community that truly feels like home.

What You’ll Find Here

• A slower, more intentional pace of medicine
• A supportive, drama-free team
• The ability to grow clinically and professionally
• A workplace where your ideas—and your goals—matter

Who You Are

• DVM (or equivalent), licensed or eligible in Michigan
• Passionate about high-quality patient care
• Enjoys collaboration and being part of a close team
• Interested in growth—whether clinical, personal, or leadership-focused

• 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.

• DVM/VMD 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.

• 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