Job Description

Associate Veterinarian – Live Where Others Vacation | Panama City Beach, FL

Looking for a veterinary role that combines great medicine, a supportive team, and coastal living? Join the team at Animal Care Center of Panama City Beach — a well-established, newly renovated hospital just minutes from the sugar-white sands of Florida’s Gulf Coast.

We’re searching for an Associate Veterinarian who’s excited to practice high-quality medicine in a collaborative environment where your growth, well-being, and career goals truly matter.

Why Veterinarians Love It Here

At Animal Care Center, you’ll practice in a modern, fully remodeled facility designed to support excellent patient care and a positive team experience. With 8 updated exam rooms and advanced diagnostic capabilities, you’ll have the tools and support needed to do your best work every day.

Our caseload offers the perfect mix of:

• General Practice
• Urgent Care
• Emergency cases

This variety keeps your days interesting, helps you continue building your clinical skills, and allows you to make a meaningful impact within the community.

A Practice with Deep Community Roots

Since 1982, Animal Care Center has built a trusted reputation for compassionate, high-quality veterinary care in the Panama City Beach area. We’re proud of the strong relationships we’ve developed with generations of pet owners — and even prouder of the positive, team-focused culture we’ve created inside our hospital.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for your next long-term home or a newer graduate seeking mentorship and hands-on growth, you’ll find genuine support here.

What You Can Expect

• Newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility
• Collaborative and welcoming team culture
• Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
• Competitive compensation with production bonuses and no negative accrual
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Backing and support from the nationwide National Veterinary Associates network

Why Panama City Beach?

Imagine finishing your day and heading straight to the beach, spending weekends on the water, or enjoying year-round sunshine and outdoor living. Panama City Beach offers an unbeatable combination of coastal lifestyle, affordability, and community charm — making it an incredible place to build both a career and a life.

If you’re looking for a hospital where you can grow, feel supported, and genuinely enjoy coming to work, we’d love to connect with you.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us: • We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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