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Associate Veterinarian | Bay Animal Hospital | Panama City, FL
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:
Serving the Panama City area for over 30 years, the Bay Animal Hospital staff works together as a team to provide our clients and patients the highest standard of veterinary care. Our practice has been voted "Best of the Bay" for 7 consecutive years!
Position Purpose:
Experienced Associate DVM
Bay Animal Hospital | Panama City, Florida
Voted Best of Bay 7 Years Running — and still growing.
At Bay Animal Hospital, we’re more than just a veterinary practice — we’re a team that genuinely enjoys working together while delivering high-quality medicine to a loyal and established client base that has trusted us for more than 30 years.
We’re seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian who values collaboration, enjoys building client relationships, and wants to practice in a supportive environment where your voice matters.
Why Veterinarians Love Bay Animal Hospital:
• Award-winning practice trusted by the community year after year
• Positive, close-knit team culture with strong support staff
• High-quality medicine without rushing appointments or cutting corners
• Flexible scheduling options and unlimited personal time away
• Collaborative environment where doctors support one another
• Modern medicine with an established and loyal client base
• Opportunities for continued growth and professional development
And the location? It’s hard to beat.
Located near Watson Bayou and just minutes from Panama City Beach, you’ll enjoy the perfect blend of coastal living and community charm. Spend your days off enjoying waterfront restaurants, boating, fishing, local boutiques, and some of Florida’s most beautiful beaches — all while building a rewarding veterinary career.
What We Offer:
• Competitive, negotiable compensation based on experience
• Bonus incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package
• CE allowance & licensure reimbursement
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with company match
• Relocation assistance available
• Mental health & wellness support resources
If you’re looking for a practice where you can enjoy both exceptional medicine and an exceptional lifestyle, we’d love to connect with you.
Essential Responsibilities:
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, compassionate medical care to companion animals
- Perform examinations, diagnostics, treatments, and routine surgeries
- Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet parents
- Partner with teammates to deliver excellent patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and thorough medical records
- Uphold hospital protocols, ethics, and standards of care
Requirements/Qualifications:
Requirements & Qualifications
Experienced DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited program
Active Florida veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
DEA/BNDD eligibility
Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
Comfortable lifting up to 25 lbs independently (more with assistance)
Open to learning, collaboration, and growth
Benefits Offered:
Benefits Offered
Competitive, negotiable compensation based on experience
- Unlimited Personal Time Away
Bonus incentives
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) & Roth 401(k) with company match
CE allowance & licensure reimbursement
Flexible scheduling options
Career development & mentorship support
Employee Assistance Program & mental health resources
Vet referral program
Relocation assistance available
If you’re looking for a practice where your medicine is respected, your growth is supported, and your life outside of work actually matters — Bay Animal Hospital may be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.
Pay Range:
USD $115,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /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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