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Managing Veterinarian
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
Walton County Animal Clinic is a full-service, multi-doctor hospital that has been treating pets in our community for almost 40 years. We offer the highest quality wellness, diagnostic, and surgical services to our canine and feline companions.
Our team excels at making every day fun. Our doctors are supported by a young, energetic team of veterinary technicians who we utilize for anything and everything.
Position Purpose:Lead with Heart at Walton County Animal Clinic | Managing Veterinarian Wanted!
Up to $50,000 Sign On Bonus for the right leader!
Welcome to Walton County Animal Clinic, where pets are family and our community is everything! Nestled in charming DeFuniak Springs, FL, our clinic has been a trusted name in veterinary care for nearly 40 years. As our legacy of excellence grows, we’re on the hunt for a Managing Veterinarian to lead our passionate, tight-knit team into the future.
Why Walton County Animal Clinic?
We believe vet med should feel just as good as it does meaningful. That’s why our talented doctors and rockstar support team create a fun, collaborative, and upbeat environment—where everyone has each other’s back (and the pets’ too!). Two of our techs are actively pursuing certification, and our team is energized, motivated, and ready to support our next amazing leader.
About the Role:
As our Managing DVM, you'll take the lead both medically and operationally—guiding our care standards, mentoring associates, and helping shape our practice’s future. If you’re a confident, forward-thinking vet with a passion for surgery, dentistry, and empowering your team, we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Have at Your Fingertips:
Digital X-ray & Dental Radiography
Therapeutic Laser
Full IDEXX In-House Lab Suite (CBC, Chem, UA, Sediment)
Electrosurgery (Incoming!)
Suction + All the essentials
About Our Community:
DeFuniak Springs is a gem in Northwest Florida—full of historic Victorian charm and a spring-fed lake that becomes a winter wonderland during the holidays. With a booming local economy, growing neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor adventures like kayaking and boating, it’s a little slice of paradise to call home.
Essential Responsibilities:Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to small animal patients
Perform surgeries and dental procedures confidently
Interpret diagnostics and develop treatment plans
Build strong client relationships and foster team culture
Maintain thorough medical records and ensure compliance
Lead with integrity and inspire a positive, team-driven clinic environment
DVM from an AVMA-accredited institution
Active Florida veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
DEA license eligibility
Strong communicator with a kind, professional demeanor
Team-first leadership mentality
Able to lift 25+ lbs (with help for the big floofs!)
Highly competitive compensation (negotiable based on experience)
Up to $50Ksign-on bonus
Unlimited Personal Time Away
Flexible scheduling options
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match + Roth options
CE + License Reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Mental Health & Employee Assistance Programs
Leadership development pathways
DVM Referral Bonus Program
If you’re ready to grow your career and lead a legacy practice where work feels like family—let’s talk!
Because at Walton County Animal Clinic, we believe:
“A healthy pet is a happy pet – and a happy vet makes all the difference.”
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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