Associate Veterinarian

KNOX VETERINARY CLINIC LLC; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Gulf Winds Animal Hospital in Panama City Beach, Florida, invites an Associate Veterinarian to join our coastal, patient‑focused team. We value care, mentorship, and teamwork while providing exceptional medicine and client service.

Our mission blends high-quality veterinary care with a supportive culture and a peaceful beach lifestyle. If you are passionate about pets and people, apply to join us on the Emerald Coast.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited program.
• Licensed (or eligible) in Florida.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a positive mindset and attitude.
• Passion for high quality veterinary medicine and client service.
• Ability for clinical, urgent care, emergency, and dentistry appointments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care.
• Build strong relationships with clients and their pets.
• Educate clients on preventive care and treatment.
• Collaborate with a skilled support team.
• Contribute to a positive, team oriented culture.
• Ongoing professional development and feedback sessions.
• Leadership coaching and practice management exposure.
• Weekday schedule of 7:30am to 5:30pm with consistent, strong patient flow.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Passion for veterinary medicine

Client service oriented

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Where Purpose Meets Paradise

At Gulf Winds Animal Hospital, we are on a mission to Help Pets Heal People. We are looking for an Associate Veterinarian who shares that purpose. Our team is building something truly special, and we are looking for an exceptional veterinarian who wants more than just a job. We want someone who wants to be part of a team that loves each other and serves with excellence.

Who We Are

Gulf Winds Animal Hospital is a privately owned clinic, under new leadership with a strong growth and future. A positive, team driven culture built on working hard, playing hard, loving each other, and the Golden Rule. We have a loyal and expanding client base. You will have the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing hospital. Whether you are an experienced DVM or a new graduate, you will be supported by a team that values collaboration, mentorship, and excellent patient care. All while living a coastal lifestyle, where others vacation.

Our Purpose

To glorify God in living out His call on our lives by positively helping pets in order to heal humans.

Our Mission

Help pets heal people. We believe in the human, animal bond and the role we play in strengthening it each and every day.

Our Vision

To become the premier veterinary clinic on the panhandle of Florida. We are not interested in settling for average. We are building each individual, the team, and a clinic culture that feels more like family, where excellence, compassion, service, and fun can coexist.

The Opportunity

• Provide high quality medical, surgical, and dental care.
• Build strong relationships with clients and their pets.
• Educate clients on preventative care and treatment.
• Collaborate with a skilled support team.
• Contribute to a positive, team oriented culture.
• Professional development meetings with ongoing feedback and goal setting.
• Leadership coaching and practice management exposure.
• Monday through Friday schedule of 7:30am to 5:30pm with consistent, strong patient flow.

Compensation & Benefits

• Expected Earnings of $120,000-$150,000.
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance (Individual/Family).
• Life, Disability, Accidental, & Critical Illness Benefit Options.
• 401(k) with match.
• PTO & Paid Holidays.
• Employee Discount.
• Flexible Schedule.

Our Ideal Candidate

• DVM degree from an accredited program.
• Licensed (or eligible) in Florida.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a positive mindset and attitude.
• Passion for high quality veterinary medicine and client service.
• Ability for clinical, urgent care, emergency, and dentistry appointments.

Our Core Values

We hire, train, and lead based on a very clear set of core values that define how we show up for each other and for our clients. We believe in working hard, playing hard, and loving each other while we strive to serve with excellence every day.

Live Where Others Vacation

Located just minutes from the beaches of the Emerald Coast and 30A, our rapidly growing practice blends high quality medicine, a supportive team culture, and an unbeatable lifestyle. Panama City Beach, Florida is home to 27 miles of stunning sugar-white coastline, crystal-clear turquoise water, endless outdoor recreation, and a warm, welcoming community. Live where others dream of visiting. Work where you feel valued. Grow into the veterinarian you’re meant to be.

A Career With Us

If our purpose, culture, and values speak to you, and you are seeking more than just a job, we would love the pleasure of speaking with you at Gulf Winds Animal Hospital.