Veterinarian

Companion Animal Hospital & Boarding Center

Date Published

01-17-2026

Pay Class

Full-Time

Base Min.

$ 125000

Base Max.

$ 160000

Company Overview

Companion Animal Hospital & Boarding Center in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is where compassionate small animal medicine meets commitment to excellence. We are proud to be an AAHA Accredited practice, a designation that reflects our unwavering standards for patient care and facility maintenance. This commitment to quality is why the community has rewarded us with an outstanding 4.8-star Google rating. We invite you to join a dedicated group of teammates who focus daily on delivering the highest level of comprehensive veterinary care.

If you are looking for a place where you can genuinely grow, our network offers unparalleled support designed to help every teammate do their best work. We believe in providing robust educational opportunities, including tuition support and mentorship programs, whether you are pursuing credentialing as a veterinary technician or aiming for a leadership position. Our culture prioritizes continued learning and career achievement, ensuring that your long-term professional goals are always within reach as part of our supportive family of hospitals.

The quality of medicine at our AAHA Accredited hospital is paramount. You will be practicing comprehensive small animal medicine supported by the entire breadth of our network. This includes seamless access to internal specialty consultations and resources that allow you to manage complex cases confidently. We ensure our veterinarians and technicians have the tools, protocols, and continuing education necessary to maintain the high standards of care expected by our community and required by AAHA.

Fort Walton Beach, Florida, is a highly desirable community, known for its strong connection to local businesses like ours. Our high 4.8-star Google rating is a direct reflection of the trust and loyalty we have earned in this area. You will find that practicing medicine here allows you to develop deep, lasting relationships with clients who are truly invested in their pets’ long‑term health.

Job Description

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 Tele Doc access.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Company‑paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world‑class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at  .

Driving the award‑winning culture are the WAG values –
Work Together, Amaze, and Grow
. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian‑led, people‑focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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