
Where your passion fuels your profession.
| $50,000 Sign On Bonus | Veterinarian - Palms West Veterinary Hospital
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:
Beginning back in 2008, our once small practice has now expanded greatly over the last 15 years to accommodate nearly 35 staff.
Family has always been at the center of how Palms West Veterinary Hospital operates, and it shows in the number of clients we have grown to see over these years. Palms West Vet Hospital has seen nearly 30,000 to date. You can always expect to see a friendly face when you come to our clinic, and we strive to treat every pet as if they were our own.
Position Purpose:
| Up To $50,000 Sign On Bonus | Associate Veterinarian | Palms West Veterinary Hospital
Where compassionate care meets sunny South Florida vibes
Are you a veterinarian who’s ready to join a family-focused team that genuinely loves what they do? At Palms West Veterinary Hospital, we’ve been growing strong since 2008—and we’re just getting started. Nestled in beautiful Loxahatchee, FL, our hospital serves the vibrant communities of Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, and beyond. With nearly 30,000 patients seen and a team of 35 (and counting), we’re proud of the relationships we’ve built and the care we provide every single day.
We’re on the lookout for an Associate Veterinarian who wants to be part of something meaningful—where laughter is common, collaboration is key, and every pet is treated like family.
✨ Why You’ll Love Us
We’ve created a culture rooted in compassion, trust, and genuine connection—with our clients and our team.
We offer walk-in and appointment-based care 6 days a week, giving you variety in your day and a chance to flex both your clinical and communication muscles.
You’ll join a stable and well-established team that values mentorship, autonomy, and shared goals.
Our team stays current with modern veterinary technology and practices—but we never forget that empathy is our most powerful tool.
Essential Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do
Provide top-notch medical, surgical, and preventative care for companion animals
Communicate clearly and kindly with pet parents, offering guidance on treatment plans and wellness strategies
Perform soft tissue surgery, interpret diagnostics, and create thoughtful treatment plans
Collaborate with a team that’s dedicated, supportive, and always ready to lend a paw
Help us maintain detailed medical records and stay aligned with the highest standards of care and compliance
Requirements/Qualifications:
What You Bring
DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited program
Licensure (or eligibility) to practice in Florida
DEA/BNDD eligibility
Excellent communication and clinical skills
A kind heart, a sense of humor, and a desire to grow with a team who shares your passion
Benefits Offered:
The Perks & Benefits
Competitive compensation – we tailor offers based on your experience and goals
- Up to $50,000 Sign-On Bonus – Let’s celebrate your new beginning!
Unlimited Personal Time Away – because your life outside of work matters, too
Bonus incentives
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) & Roth(k) with company match
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance
Relocation assistance available
DVM referral bonuses
Employee Assistance Program + Mental Health Resources
Opportunities for career path development & leadership growth
At Palms West Veterinary Hospital, we believe veterinary medicine is more than a profession—it’s a calling. If you’re ready to make a difference with a team that feels like home, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and let’s build something amazing together.
Pay Range:
USD $100,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /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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