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Part Time Veterinarian - Hilltop Family Vet
Overview
As a veterinarian at Heartland Veterinary Partners, you will provide quality care to patients and empathetic service to clients. You will partner with other veterinarians, technicians, and client service representatives to operate as an efficient and productive team.
Success in this role takes a collaborative mindset while operating as an independent branch of Heartland. This is an opportunity to expand your skillset while using your excellent communication and interpersonal skills and passion for patient care to build a productive and rewarding career.
When you join us, you will make a real difference in the lives of our patients and clients. You will also become a valued member of our team and contribute to the success of our practice.
Success Profile
We’re looking for passionate vets with the following traits:
- Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Communicator
- Critical Thinker
- Collaborative
- Empathetic
Culture
At Heartland Veterinary Partners, we believe that prioritizing care for veterinarians enables them to prioritize care for their patients. We offer several benefits and support programs to help veterinarians succeed, including:
Mentorship
We provide access to experienced mentors who can help our partners hone their craft and develop their skills, regardless of where they are in their career journey.
Choose Your Setting
We have practices in many states across the country with diverse settings and focuses, so our veterinarians can choose the environment that is best for them.
Work-Life Balance
We understand that our veterinarians have lives outside of the practice, and we are committed to helping them achieve balance.
Authentic Autonomy
Each practice is led locally, and we empower our teams to make all the clinical and inventory decisions to best meet the needs of the community they serve.
Support When it Matters Most
We support our veterinarians at every stage of their careers, from new graduates to experienced practitioners.
Job Details
Practice:
You’d do anything for your family. At Hilltop Family Vet, we feel the same.
We are a full-service veterinary hospital outfitted with cutting edge technology and all the modern veterinary therapies. Our team is currently made up of 3 confident and experienced doctors backed by an equally skillful support staff of technicians and assistants. We pride ourselves on our top-of-the-line care and are proud to have served Alachua for decades.
Position Purpose:
Associate Veterinarian (Part-Time – Weekend Coverage) – Hilltop Family Vet, Alachua, FL
You’d do anything for your family — and so would we.
At Hilltop Family Vet, family isn’t just part of our name — it’s the core of who we are. Nestled in the warm and welcoming town of Alachua, FL, our full-service veterinary hospital is home to three exceptional DVMs and a stellar support team that brings skill, heart, and a whole lot of humor to every shift.
We’re currently on the lookout for a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to help anchor our weekend schedule — ideally Saturdays, with opportunities to add Fridays or Sundays if you'd like a little more time in the clinic. Whether you’re looking to round out your week with a fulfilling side gig or you’re easing back into clinical life, we’d love to hear from you.
Our team thrives on collaboration, communication, and community — and we’re proud to offer a flexible, low-drama environment where every voice matters and every case is a team effort.
Why You’ll Love Being Part of the Hilltop Crew:
A fully equipped, modern facility that lets you focus on medicine (not machinery mishaps).
A kind-hearted, drama-free team where laughter and support are part of the daily routine.
A deeply loyal client base that trusts us with their four-legged family members — and often brings snacks!
A community that combines the small-town charm of Alachua with the energy of nearby Gainesville.
Life in Alachua:
Just a hop, skip, and a jump from Gainesville, Alachua is a hidden Florida gem. We’re talking winding trails, rolling wildflower fields, towering pines, and crystal-clear springs (seriously, it’s a diver’s paradise). The town is buzzing with innovation, thanks to its growing tech and manufacturing hubs, while still holding on to its peaceful, hometown vibes.
Essential Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities:
Deliver compassionate, comprehensive care to companion animals — from nose to tail.
Perform physical exams and interpret diagnostic tests with precision.
Recommend and administer treatments, including surgeries and medications.
Guide pet parents through wellness, treatment plans, and end-of-life decisions with empathy and clarity.
Maintain thorough and accurate medical records.
Uphold veterinary ethics and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and policies.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Requirements/Qualifications:
DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited institution.
Active and in-good-standing Florida veterinary license.
DEA/BNDD eligibility.
Strong communication skills — whether it's explaining diagnostics or dishing out dad jokes.
Professionalism, reliability, and a genuinely kind approach to patients, clients, and coworkers.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs (more with help — no heroics required).
Benefits Offered:
Benefits Offered:
Competitive compensation – Let’s chat and find the number that makes sense for you.
Bonus incentives – Yes, even for part-timers!
CE and licensure reimbursement – Keep learning, on us.
Flexible scheduling – We’ll work with your life, not against it.
Career development support – Grow in the direction that excites you most.
DVM Referral Bonus Program
Sound like your kind of place?
If you’re looking for a team that will celebrate your wins, support your goals, and welcome you like family — come see what Hilltop is all about.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Pay Range:
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
Career Path
New Graduate
This is your first veterinary role after school. You’re getting your feet wet and putting that education to work gaining the experience you need to become the vet you know you can be.
Clinically Confident
You’ve been here a while and have your feet under you. You still have plenty of learning and growing to do, but you’re well on your way.
Learning to Lead
Thanks to your experience and dedication, you’ve earned the trust and respect of your community and established yourself as an example for other vets to follow.

“I love working at a Heartland-owned practice. They let us be ourselves with the support of a corporation. My relationship with our regional director is genuine and supportive. It’s obvious anytime company leadership addresses the practices that they genuinely care about our wellbeing and make decisions with our best interests in mind. We are extremely lucky to work for a company this down to earth.”
- Dr. Alexandra Carter, Managing DVM
Rewards
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Generous Vacation Time
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Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits
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Flexible Scheduling
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401(k) and Roth(k) with match
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Continuing Education and Training Opportunities
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Relocation Assistance
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