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Associate Veterinarian - North Bay Animal 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.
Job Details
Practice:
North Bay Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital providing quality medical, surgical and dental care to our highly valued patients. Our professional and courteous staff is committed to promoting responsible pet ownership, and preventative and wellness health care to our patrons.
We have access to digital radiography, state-of-the-art in-house lab equipment, as well as updated dental and anesthesia units. Our very own North Bay Animal App is a great complement to our thriving Facebook page, and a direct texting service allows our clients easy access to our hospital team during business hours.
We strive to offer excellence in veterinary care to Lynn Haven, and the surrounding areas. Originally founded in 1975, we proudly carry on a 50 year legacy!
Position Purpose:
️ Work-Life Balance + Gulf Coast Living = Your Dream Vet Job ️
Associate Veterinarian – North Bay Animal Hospital (Lynn Haven, FL)
Imagine finishing a rewarding day of surgery and medicine, then heading out to paddleboard, fish, or simply sink your toes in sugar-white sand beaches—without worrying about being on call. At North Bay Animal Hospital, that balance isn’t just possible—it’s our standard.
For nearly 50 years, we’ve proudly served the Lynn Haven community with compassionate, high-quality care. Now, in our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility, we’re ready to welcome an experienced veterinarian who’s looking for a place where excellent medicine meets an unbeatable lifestyle.
Who We Are
Founded in 1975, carrying on a 50-year legacy of trusted care.
Led by Dr. Robert “Bo” Bergloff, who keeps compassion at the heart of everything we do.
A supportive crew: 5 superstar techs, 3 client service dynamos, and 2.5 caring doctors (yes, the part-timer counts as half ).
A team culture built on collaboration, respect, and treating one another like family.
And the cherry on top? No weekends. No on-call. No emergencies.
Essential Responsibilities:
What You’ll Get To Do (aka Your Superpowers)
Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
Operate diagnostic equipment, collect samples, and actually know what they mean (interpretation = your jam).
Advise pet parents on preventative care and treatment options.
Perform surgery and prescribe medications like the pro you are.
Provide counsel during those tender end-of-life moments.
Keep medical records neat and tidy.
Practice medicine in line with veterinary ethics, statutes, and procedures (a.k.a. be the awesome, responsible DVM you were trained to be).
Tools of the Trade
Digital radiography
Sparkling in-house lab
Updated dental and anesthesia units
Our own North Bay Animal App + texting service to simplify client communication
Caseload variety keeps every day interesting—routine spays/neuters plus cystotomies, FHOs, amputations, enucleations, C-sections, and more. It’s a great mix for a doctor who loves flexing surgical skills.
Life in Lynn Haven
Just north of Panama City, Lynn Haven offers world-class beaches, endless kayaking and paddleboarding, fishing galore, and small-town charm with affordable housing and great schools. In other words—it’s where people vacation, but you get to live here.
Requirements/Qualifications:
What We’re Looking For
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree
State licensure (or eligibility)
DEA/BNDD eligibility
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care
Benefits Offered:
Benefits That Back You Up
Competitive pay (negotiable, based on experience) + bonus incentives
Unlimited Personal Time Away (yes, really )
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) & Roth(k) with match
CE and licensure reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Career path development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program + mental health resources
Relocation assistance
DVM referral bonus program
✨ If you’re an experienced veterinarian ready to take your career to the next level in a practice that values your expertise and your quality of life, we’d love to meet you. Bring your passion, your skills, and come thrive with us by the Gulf!
Pay Range:
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /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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