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.
Up to $75,000 sign-on bonus!!
Walton County Animal Clinic has been part of the DeFuniak Springs community for nearly 40 years. We’re a small animal practice known for strong client relationships, practical medicine, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together. Here, you’re trusted to practice medicine the way you were trained—while living close enough to Florida’s Emerald Coast to enjoy beach days on your time off.
We’re looking for an Associate DVM who values collaboration, appreciates independence in medical decision-making, and wants to be part of a practice that still feels personal.
You have real clinical autonomy and are trusted to practice your way
The schedule is designed to be sustainable, not exhausting
Clients value relationships and thoughtful medicine
You’re supported by a capable, team-first staff
The coast is close enough to enjoy on your days off
VET with Sound clinical judgment
Clear communication with clients and staff
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Organized, dependable, and professional
Patient-focused approach to care
Provide medical care to small animal patients
Perform routine examinations, diagnostics, and treatments
Conduct routine soft tissue surgery and dentistry
Develop and explain treatment plans to clients
Maintain accurate medical records
Collaborate with technicians and support staff
USD $115,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.
Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.
