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Careers

Come make a difference with Cedar Animal Hospital.

Are you committed to continually growing and evolving in the veterinary field? If so, this dynamic animal hospital is the place for you!

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Why Cedar

Compassionately caring for pets since 1993.

Come make a difference with Cedar Animal Hospital, compassionately caring for pets since 1993. We’re seeking caring, outgoing individuals that have a passion and commitment to providing exceptional patient care and unforgettable client service. We want individuals that are committed to continuing to grow and evolve with their team and the veterinary field.

Our new and improved facility has dedicated space for general care and emergency care, along with shared space for surgery, diagnostic testing, and dedicated euthanasia rooms. You can choose which area you’d like to work in. We offer flexible schedules, a competitive salary, health insurance, a matching 401K, and paid time off. For veterinarians, we include signing bonuses, relocation assistance, dedicated office space, a break room, and unlimited continuing education credit, both on-site and off-site.

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More about Cedar Animal Hospital

Cedar Animal Hospital is AAHA-accredited and privately owned by Dr. Lawrence Nauta and Dr. Judy Nauta. They provide the team with a mentoring program, a proven onboarding plan, growth opportunities, and the best in-house diagnostic tools available. At your fingertips is a full laboratory, endoscopy, laser therapy, multiple surgical suites, digital dental, CT scan, an expansive ICU unit, and more. Cedar will always evolve to meet the needs of our clients, and that is why we’ve just completed the construction of a new emergency wing. The hospital will now offer both general and emergency care.

Cedar is located on 11.5 acres with a 14,000-square-foot facility, including a 9,000-square-foot emergency addition.

We meet or exceed most benefit packages:

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedules
  • 401K with company match
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Continuing Education
  • Pet care discounts
  • And more!

Open positions

Is that you? Apply today.

We’re seeking caring, outgoing individuals with a passion and commitment to providing exceptional patient care and unforgettable client service.

Veterinarian

Our expansion has created new opportunities to simply focus on pet wellness and really connect with the client over the life of their pet. Come make a difference with Cedar Animal Hospital – compassionately caring for pets since 1993. Our expanding, small animal hospital in rural Cedar Springs, MI, seeks additional Veterinarians to support our wonderful clients. Our patients include dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, lizards, snakes, and other pets. We’re seeking caring, outgoing individuals that have a passion and commitment to providing exceptional patient care and unforgettable client service. We need individuals that are committed to continuing to grow and evolve with their team and the veterinary field. This team will encourage you and give you the tools to help you flourish in your emergency veterinarian career. We offer unlimited continuing education, mentorship, and a relocation allowance if needed.

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Emergency Veterinarian

Our goal is to offer 24/7 emergency care ASAP. We can offer you a flexible schedule, a highly trained supportive team and amazing clients. Come make a difference with Cedar Animal Hospital – compassionately caring for pets since 1993. Our expanding, small animal hospital in rural Cedar Springs, MI seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to support our wonderful clients. Our patients include dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, lizards, snakes, and other pets. We’re seeking caring, outgoing individuals that have a passion and commitment to providing exceptional patient care and unforgettable client service. We need individuals that are committed to continuing to grow and evolve with their team and the veterinary field. This team will encourage you, and give you the tools to help you flourish in your emergency veterinarian career. We offer continuing education, mentorship, and a relocation allowance if needed. Recent graduates are welcome to apply.

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Licensed Veterinary Technician

At Cedar Animal Hospital, we know the skills of a Licensed Veterinary Technician should be used to their fullest capacity. In order to deliver 24-hour care to our most critical patients, having a well-trained staff is imperative 24 hours a day. If you are driven to make a difference in the lives of people and animals, we would love to have you join our team. Licensed Veterinary Technicians have completed 2-4 years of post-high school education and have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in veterinary technology. They must pass a credentialing examination and keep up-to-date with continuing education to keep their veterinary technician license.

Skills needed for this position:

  • Obtain and record patient case histories
  • Collect specimens and perform laboratory procedures
  • Provide specialized nursing care with or without a doctor present
  • Communicate with doctors regarding important patient status updates
  • Prepare animals, instruments, and equipment for surgery
  • Assist in diagnostic, medical, and surgical procedures
  • Educate animal owners
  • Supervise and train veterinary assistants
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Veterinary Assistant

As a veterinary assistant at Cedar Animal Hospital, you are a valuable team member, always ready to assist the Veterinarian and Licensed Veterinary Technician with patients in the exam room, treatment area, and hospital. Veterinary Assistants are categorized by levels of experience and ability.

Position requirements:

  • Have some experience working with animals
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Desire to work as a team member
  • Solution oriented
  • Positive attitude
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Open availability
  • Ability to lift 40+ pounds
  • Ability to bend/sit/kneel

Job responsibilities (designated by V.A. skill level):

  • All V.A.s must use a gentle hand and compassionate care with every patient
  • Cleaning and stocking rooms
  • Proper animal restraint
  • Cleaning and preparing surgical instrument packs
  • Being prepared to assist the LVT or DVM
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Life in West Michigan

A great place to work, live and play.

We are located in beautiful West Michigan just 15 miles North of Grand Rapids and a short drive to the shores of Lake Michigan. Grand Rapids is often rated as the best place to raise a family. There are over 130 miles of trails and an average commute time of only 22 minutes. It is a great place to work, live, and play. Envision yourself living minutes away from parks, boating, hiking, theater, award-winning restaurants, concert venues, and top ranked schools. Then imagine actually having the time to enjoy that life while working in a rewarding career.

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