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Small Animal Associate Veterinarian 

Do you want to join a well-established, independently-owned, and modern multi-doctor hospital located just 3 miles from the beach?   

Here are some of the ways (to name a few) that you can benefit from joining Driftwood Animal Hospital:  

• Strong history and stability in the community for 60+ years– Dr. Kyle Wolfersteig grew up taking his family pets to the veterinarians at Driftwood Animal Hospital and his dream of practicing alongside those veterinarians came true when he joined the team 9 years ago. Dr. Kyle is now the proud owner of Driftwood Animal Hospital and is looking for vibrant and dedicated veterinarians to join him in fulfilling their own childhood dreams of practicing thorough veterinary medicine as part of a respectful, collaborative, and open-minded team.    

• Reliable & personalized coaching –   Because Dr. Kyle didn’t receive the mentorship he was craving as a new grad, he knows how important it is for all veterinary professionals. If you’re a veterinary student reading this job ad, Dr. Kyle would love to host you as an extern. Come see what it would be like to work at Driftwood Animal Hospital!  

• Modern equipment –  We currently offer access to modern equipment and technology such as our live remote ultrasound platform that allows real time review by sonographers, radiologists, and cardiologists along with our electrosurgical vessel sealer for surgery. We know how to pick the right toys! 

• Focus on work-life balance - We work with you and your scheduling needs to ensure you can be present for the important, emergent, and memorable moments in life. We are located in a lively town with a low cost of living and an abundance of local restaurants, coffee shops, and waterways. With a full day off during the week, you can enjoy what Daytona Beach has to offer (Tuesday beach day anyone?!) 

Compensation & Benefits  

• $120-$150k straight salary 
• $10,000 sign-on bonus 
• 4.5 day work week (one full day off during the week) 
• Relocation assistance 
• 3 weeks PTO + 3 sick days + 6 paid holidays 

• CE stipend + 5 CE days+ Vetfolio Subscription 
• Medical insurance stipend, dental & vision insurance 
• Maternity & paternity leave benefits 
• 401k with a non-elective 3% employer contribution 

• Annual 401k funds available per employer discretion 

• Liability insurance with license defense  
• Dues and license fees covered 
• Pet employee discounts  

Daytona Beach, FL 

We are a thriving and growing Florida coastal city with multiple shops, restaurants, and outdoor events such as biking and hiking with access to leisurely strolls up and down intercoastal waterways loaded with great atmospheric waterfront dining.  If you want the vibe of a major city, Orlando is just a 50-minute drive away and Tampa at 2.5 hours.  With 23 miles of iconic white-sand beaches, Daytona offers not only amazing ocean and outdoor experiences, but also rich history, arts and culture…and not to forget Daytona International Speedway that hosts numerous special events including NASCAR’s world-famous Daytona 500!  Come see for yourself why people love to walk these sandy beaches and experience all what coastal living has to offer. 

Apply  

If you’re seeking a flexible schedule, a supportive team, and an employer that understands the importance of family and life experiences outside of work, we’d love to speak with you!  

Driftwood Animal Hospital kindly requests that all applications be submitted to hiringservices@bhcteam.com.