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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.
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 Weekends
Hilltop Family Vet | Alachua, FL
Hilltop Family Vet is a full-service small animal practice in Alachua, Florida, supported by three experienced DVMs and a strong, well-trained support team. We’re known for a collaborative culture, efficient workflows, and a loyal client base that values high-quality veterinary care.
We are currently seeking an experienced Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to support weekend coverage, with the primary need on Saturdays. There is flexibility to add Fridays and/or Sundays depending on your availability and interest. This role is well suited for a veterinarian looking to supplement their schedule, maintain work-life balance, or continue practicing in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
What You’ll Appreciate About This Role
A team-oriented, low-drama culture with consistent support
Modern equipment and a well-run hospital that allows you to focus on medicine
Established, loyal clientele who trust your recommendations
Flexible scheduling with respect for personal time
A practice located near Gainesville with access to outdoor recreation and amenities
About the Practice & Location
Hilltop Family Vet serves the Alachua community and surrounding areas and is located just minutes from Gainesville. The area offers easy access to nature, springs, trails, and a relaxed pace of life, while still being close to a larger metro area.
Essential Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality medical care to companion animals
- Perform physical exams and interpret diagnostic results
- Recommend and administer treatments, medications, and surgical care as appropriate
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records
- Practice ethical, evidence-based veterinary medicine in compliance with all regulations
Requirements/Qualifications:
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited program
- Active Florida veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA/BNDD eligibility
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, professional, and client-focused approach
Benefits Offered:
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive, negotiable compensation based on experience
Bonus incentives, including for part-time veterinarians
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
- DVM Referral Bonus Program
Interested in learning more?
Reach out to start a conversation and see if Hilltop Family Vet aligns with what you’re looking for.
Pay Range:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.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.
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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