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.
Lead with Heart at Walton County Animal Clinic | Managing Veterinarian Wanted!
💰 Up to $100,000 Sign On Bonus for the right leader!
Welcome to Walton County Animal Clinic, where pets are family and our community is everything! Nestled in charming DeFuniak Springs, FL, our clinic has been a trusted name in veterinary care for nearly 40 years As our legacy of excellence grows, we’re on the hunt for a Managing Veterinarian to lead our passionate, tight-knit team into the future.
We believe vet med should feel just as good as it does meaningful. That’s why our talented doctors and rockstar support team create a fun, collaborative, and upbeat environment—where everyone has each other’s back (and the pets’ too!). Two of our techs are actively pursuing certification, and our team is energized, motivated, and ready to support our next amazing leader.
As our Managing DVM, you'll take the lead both medically and operationally—guiding our care standards, mentoring associates, and helping shape our practice’s future. If you’re a confident, forward-thinking vet with a passion for surgery, dentistry, and empowering your team, we’d love to meet you.
Digital X-ray & Dental Radiography
Therapeutic Laser
Full IDEXX In-House Lab Suite (CBC, Chem, UA, Sediment)
Electrosurgery (Incoming!)
Suction + All the essentials
DeFuniak Springs is a gem in Northwest Florida—full of historic Victorian charm and a spring-fed lake that becomes a winter wonderland during the holidays. With a booming local economy, growing neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor adventures like kayaking and boating, it’s a little slice of paradise to call home.
Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to small animal patients
Perform surgeries and dental procedures confidently
Interpret diagnostics and develop treatment plans
Build strong client relationships and foster team culture
Maintain thorough medical records and ensure compliance
Lead with integrity and inspire a positive, team-driven clinic environment
DVM from an AVMA-accredited institution
Active Florida veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
DEA license eligibility
Strong communicator with a kind, professional demeanor
Team-first leadership mentality
Able to lift 25+ lbs (with help for the big floofs!)
Highly competitive compensation (negotiable based on experience)
Up to $100K sign-on bonus
Unlimited Personal Time Away
Flexible scheduling options
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match + Roth options
CE + License Reimbursement
Relocation assistance
Mental Health & Employee Assistance Programs
Leadership development pathways
DVM Referral Bonus Program
If you’re ready to grow your career and lead a legacy practice where work feels like family— let’s talk!Because at Walton County Animal Clinic, we believe:
“A healthy pet is a happy pet – and a happy vet makes all the difference.”
USD $120,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /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.
