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Associate Veterinarian | Less Ordinary. More Opportunity. A Beach Nearby! | 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:
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:
Less Ordinary. More Opportunity. A Beach Nearby! ☀️
Bay Animal Hospital | Panama City, FL
What if your next veterinary opportunity came with interesting cases, a team that feels like family, and beautiful Gulf Coast beaches just a short drive away?
We're a close-knit, three-doctor practice where relationships matter, ideas are welcomed, and great medicine comes with genuine teamwork. Our community has voted us Best of Bay eight years in a row, and we're pretty proud of that!
We're growing, making improvements to our hospital, and looking for an Associate Veterinarian who wants to be part of what's next.
Why You'll Love It Here!
• A team that has your back: Approximately 3 support staff per doctor, including credentialed technicians.
• Real mentorship: Experienced veterinarians who enjoy teaching and sharing their knowledge.
• Interesting cases: Internal medicine, ultrasound, and complex soft tissue surgeries.
• Tools to do your best work: Digital radiography, in-house IDEXX lab, ultrasound, and therapy laser.
• A little breathing room: Flexible scheduling, no on-call, and rotating Saturdays.
• Gulf Coast living: Beautiful beaches, boating, fishing, and sunshine after scrubs!
Essential Responsibilities:
What You'll Be Doing (Besides Making Tails Wag!)
• Caring for dogs and cats while building lasting relationships with their people.
• Putting your medical skills to work through exams, diagnostics, treatments, and surgery.
• Tackling interesting cases, from everyday wellness visits to more complex medical challenges.
• Collaborating with fellow veterinarians and technicians who enjoy sharing ideas and learning from each other.
• Exploring your clinical interests while continuing to grow your skills.
• Keeping medical records accurate and helping clients feel informed and confident in their pets' care.
Requirements/Qualifications:
Sound Like You?
• You're a DVM with an active Florida veterinary license or eligibility to obtain one.
• You believe great veterinary medicine starts with compassion, curiosity, and a little teamwork.
• You enjoy building relationships with clients and helping them understand the "why" behind your recommendations.
• You're comfortable sharing ideas, asking questions, and learning from others.
• Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a motivated new graduate looking for mentorship, we'd love to meet you!
Benefits Offered:
The Perks (Because You Deserve Them!)
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Sign-on bonus opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and personal time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• $2,000 continuing education allowance plus paid CE days
• Professional dues and licensure reimbursement
• Student loan reimbursement opportunities
• Relocation assistance available
• Professional growth and development opportunities
Not actively looking? No problem! Sometimes the best opportunities start with a simple conversation. Come meet our team and see if Bay Animal Hospital might be your next great move!
Pay Range:
USD $125,000.00 - 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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