Associate Veterinarian

Atlas Consultancy Group; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

2 weeks paid time off

CE days

Job summary

Atlas Consultancy Group is partnering with a growing Panama City Beach small animal practice to hire a clinical DVM licensed in Florida. The incoming associate will join a solo-doctor hospital supported by a skilled technician team, with a modern facility, salary-based pay or ProSal, and a Monday–Friday 8:00–5:30 schedule with no nights, weekends, or on-call.

Candidates should be proficient in routine spay/neuter, dental cleanings, and soft tissue surgery; orthopedics welcome but not required.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• Florida licensure or eligibility required.
• Comfort with routine spay/neuter surgeries.
• Soft tissue surgical confidence preferred.
• Excellent communication to tailor care to client budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide medicine and surgery in a solo-doctor practice with support from experienced technicians.
• Perform spays, neuters, dentistry, and select soft tissue procedures.
• Read client needs and tailor diagnostic/treatment plans within budget constraints.
• Collaborate with technicians and staff to maintain high clinical standards.

Skills

Strong communicator

Team player

Adaptable in busy environment

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

We are working on behalf of a growing, well-equipped small animal general practice in Panama City Beach, FL, a fast-growing coastal community with strong ongoing population growth. Open for about a year and a half, the hospital is compact but efficiently laid out, with four exam rooms, a dedicated treatment area, a standalone surgery suite, digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house bloodwork and cytology, and a fully plumbed facility with central oxygen.

This is currently a solo-doctor practice supported by a strong technician team who are comfortable placing IV catheters, monitoring anesthesia, assisting in surgery, and performing dental cleanings, freeing the incoming doctor to focus on medicine and surgery.

The caseload is a mix of wellness, same-day sick visits, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery including spays, neuters, and mass removals. Orthopedics is not currently offered and would be a welcome addition for the right candidate, though it is not required.

The clientele is genuinely mixed, so the ideal doctor is comfortable reading the room and tailoring diagnostic and treatment plans to what each client can realistically afford, without compromising on good medicine.

The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:30, with no nights, weekends, or on-call, plus a protected lunch hour. Target caseload for the incoming associate is 20 to 25 patients a day including 1 to 2 surgeries.

The team is close-knit, social, and known for a laid-back but efficient culture, with regular team outings and very few client relationship issues to date.

New graduates and experienced vets are both welcome to apply, though 1 to 2 years of experience is preferred. Compensation is a straight salary for new grads, or ProSal with no negative accrual for more experienced doctors.

Key Highlights

• Solo-doctor practice with a strong, experienced technician team, freeing you to focus on medicine and surgery
• Modern, well-equipped hospital with digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab work, and a dedicated surgery suite
• Monday through Friday schedule only, with no nights, no weekends, and no on-call
• Manageable target caseload of 20 to 25 patients a day, including 1 to 2 surgeries
• Growing coastal community with strong, ongoing population growth
• Close-knit, laid-back team culture with regular team outings and get-togethers
• Room to bring orthopedic skills into the practice if you have them, though not required
• Mixed-income clientele that rewards good clinical judgment and communication over a one-size-fits-all approach

About You

• DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
• You hold, or are eligible for, licensure in Florida
• Comfortable with routine spay and neuter surgery at minimum, broader soft tissue confidence a plus
• Strong communicator who can tailor recommendations to a range of client budgets
• Team player who trusts and works closely with experienced technicians
• Open to a busy, fast-growing practice environment
• Salary range of $120,000 to $140,000, depending on experience
• Straight salary for new grads, or ProSal with no negative accrual for experienced doctors
• 401(k)
• 2 weeks paid time off, plus additional CE days on top