Associate Veterinarian | Bay Animal Hospital | Voted Best of Bay | Panama City, FL

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

Voted Best of Bay 7 Years Running

Bay Animal Hospital | Panama City, Florida

For more than 30 years, Bay Animal Hospital has been a trusted part of the Panama City community, building lasting relationships with generations of clients while providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care.

We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who values collaboration, enjoys practicing great medicine, and wants the autonomy to make clinical decisions with the support of an experienced team.

You'll step into an established practice with a loyal client base, experienced support staff, modern equipment, and fellow doctors who believe in sharing ideas and supporting one another. Whether you enjoy surgery, challenging medical cases, preventive care, or building long-term client relationships, you'll have the opportunity to practice your strengths while continuing to grow professionally.

Just as important, we believe your career should leave room for life outside the hospital. When the workday ends, Panama City's white-sand beaches, boating, fishing, waterfront restaurants, and Gulf Coast sunsets are just minutes away.

If you're looking for an established, award-winning practice where you can do great medicine, be part of a team that values collaboration, and enjoy everything Gulf Coast living has to offer, we'd love to meet you.

Essential Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality, compassionate medical care for companion animals
• Perform comprehensive exams, diagnostics, routine surgeries, and develop individualized treatment plans
• Interpret laboratory results, radiographs, and other diagnostic findings to guide patient care
• Build trusted relationships with clients through clear communication and education
• Partner with fellow veterinarians and the support team to provide collaborative, efficient patient care
• Guide clients through all stages of their pet's life, from preventive care through end-of-life decisions
• Maintain accurate and timely medical records
• Practice in accordance with veterinary medical standards, ethics, and applicable regulations

Requirements/Qualifications

What You'll Bring

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an AVMA-accredited program
• Active Florida veterinary license or ability to obtain
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Collaborative, positive, and team-oriented approach to patient care
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate medicine
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds independently and assist with larger patients or equipment as needed

Benefits Offered

What You'll Find at Bay

• Competitive, negotiable compensation based on experience
• Production-based earning opportunity
• Flexible Personal Time Away
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Continuing education allowance
• Paid licensure and professional dues
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental wellness resources
• DVM referral bonus program

Pay Range

USD $115,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.