About Us:

As a branch of Big Lake Humane Society, we are searching for a compassionate and dedicated full-time veterinarian to join our team. Our mission is to provide exceptional care to homeless pets in our shelter and support low-income families by offering affordable veterinary services with a focus on spay and neutering. Nestled on the picturesque shoreline of Lake Michigan, our Clinic provides an ideal setting for both a fulfilling career and an adventurous lifestyle.

Join Our Team:

Joining our team means becoming a vital part of West Michigan’s rescue community. As a team member, your voice will be heard, your ideas valued, and your impact will be profound. You will have the unique opportunity to shape our Clinic and shelters procedures, ensuring the highest standards of care for the animals and people who depend on us. 

If you are a veterinarian with a heart for animal rescue, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of pets and their families, come be a part of something special. Help us bring love, care, and hope to the animals and people who need it most.

We put together this video to share a bit more about us and this position: 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-wjy1C0XpobSWXvYUlDfTYLbmJa9w4Jz/view?usp=sharing

Big Lake Humane Society and Community Animal Clinic  

Alexis Robertson | Executive Director

BigLakeED@gmail.com

www.BigLakeHumane.org

Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive medical care to the Big Lake Humane Society's shelter animals, with an annual intake of approximately 500 pets.
• Whenever possible, support other local shelters with the veterinary care their pets need.
• Provide high-quality, low-cost veterinary services to the community, focusing on those in need.
• Participate in special high-volume spay/neuter and vaccine events, while maintaining our commitment to quality care.
• Collaborate closely with our dedicated team to continually improve Clinic operations and community outreach.
• Advocate for the ethical and compassionate treatment of all animals under our care.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• A licensed veterinarian with a few years of experience and a heart full of compassion for animals and the community.
• Experience in high-volume, high-quality spay and neuter procedures is a plus, but limited experience is welcomed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work harmoniously within a team.
• A commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance and prioritizing mental health, understanding the emotional demands of animal welfare work.

About Big Lake Humane Society

The Muskegon Humane Society was founded in 1972 as a nonprofit animal rescue group and has continued to grow over the past 50 years. When 2022 brought the unplanned acquisition of a low-cost community animal clinic (known as Pay It Forward Outreach), it launched the next step in our journey to better the lives of animals in our community. This exciting new branch of our mission lead to our rebrand as Big Lake Humane Society. By broadening our name with the growth of our services, we can represent and serve an even larger community. Big Lake Community Animal Clinic opened to the public in October, 2022. We have since been steadily growing our services and impact in our community. We are located on the lakeshore in West Michigan but our impact has been stretching across all of West Michigan. Being a private organization without ties to the government or bigger entities, we depend solely on our services and community support to continue our mission and grow our impact. This clinic is intended to serve our community with affordable animal care while offering services to local shelters that we hope will ultimately support our Humane Society's shelter services.

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