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Up to $50K Sign On Potential! Associate Veterinarian - Walton County Animal Clinic
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:
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:
Associate Veterinarian | Walton County Animal Clinic
DeFuniak Springs, FL | Up to $50K Sign-On Bonus | Small Animal Practice
Where Pets Are Family—And So Are You.
At Walton County Animal Clinic, we don’t just care for animals—we nurture lifelong bonds between pets and the people who love them. For nearly 40 years, our two-doctor, full-service practice has served the charming community of DeFuniak Springs with integrity, compassion, and cutting-edge veterinary care.
As we grow alongside the vibrant Walton County community, we’re searching for a passionate Associate Veterinarian to join our tight-knit, energetic, and supportive team. Whether you're a seasoned vet or a recent grad with surgical dreams, if you’re enthusiastic about collaborative medicine, dentistry, and client education, we’d love to meet you!
✨ Why Join Us?
Legacy + Innovation: Nearly four decades of service with a forward-thinking, progressive mindset.
Modern Tools, Trusted Team: From digital and dental radiology to our therapeutic laser and full Idexx in-house lab—we’ve got your back (and your tools).
Tech-Forward Culture: Our talented techs do it all—and two are currently pursuing certification to bring even more expertise to the table.
Community Roots: We’re your neighbors, your friends, and your support system in DeFuniak Springs.
The Ideal Candidate:
Confident, creative, and driven.
Interested in surgery and dentistry.
Eager to grow professionally and personally within a team-focused culture.
A future leader who wants to help shape the continued legacy of our clinic.
Equipment & Services Include:
Digital X-ray & Dental X-ray
Electrosurgical Unit
Therapeutic Laser
Full Idexx Lab Suite (CBC, Chem Analyzers, UA + Sediment)
Surgical Suction
Life in DeFuniak Springs:
Tucked in Northwest Florida, DeFuniak Springs is a hidden gem where small-town charm meets outdoor adventure. Picture Victorian architecture around a 40-acre spring-fed lake, holiday lights that draw visitors from across the state, and year-round kayaking, hiking, and beach access. Add in a growing population, revitalized downtown, and new businesses—this is the place to plant roots and grow.
Essential Responsibilities:
Examine, diagnose, and treat pets with compassion and confidence.
Perform surgeries and prescribe treatments.
Educate pet owners on preventive care and health plans.
Maintain accurate medical records.
Ensure adherence to veterinary laws, ethics, and clinic policies.
Requirements/Qualifications:
DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited school.
State veterinary license (or eligibility).
DEA license (or eligibility).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted (more with help).
Benefits Offered:
Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience)
Up to $50,000 sign-on bonus
Unlimited Personal time away
Bonus incentive programs
Health, dental & vision insurance
401(k) + Roth(k) with employer match
CE allowance + license reimbursement
Flexible schedules & career growth support
Mental health & wellness resources
Employee Assistance Program
DVM referral bonuses
Relocation assistance available
Let’s Connect!
If you're ready to build a meaningful career with a practice that treats pets and people like family, Walton County Animal Clinic is the place for you.
Apply today—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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