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Little Rock, Arkansas

Veterinarian | Little Rock, AR | CareVet of AllPets

VeterinarianIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

CareVet of AllPets is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice in the Heights neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas. If you’re seeking a modern facility, a supportive team, and a generous compensation package, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

About the Role

We’re Seeking a Full-time DVM Who

  • Is a self-starter with a positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Values collaboration and a supportive work environment
  • Wants to grow their own book of business within a loyal client base

You’ll join a 3-doctor team supported by experienced technicians and hospital staff who take pride in delivering compassionate, high-quality care.

About Our Hospital

AllPets Animal Hospital has been part of the Little Rock community since 1993. Our beautiful, modern, two-story facility includes:

  • Five exam rooms
  • Open-concept main floor with in-house pharmacy
  • Large upstairs surgical suite
  • Two wet tables
  • Private doctor offices
  • Grooming area
  • Separate dog and cat recovery spaces
  • Abundant natural light
  • Elevator access
  • A pneumatic tube system (yes, really — it’s as fun and efficient as it sounds)

We offer a full range of services including wellness care, dentistry, radiology, surgery, breeding and nutritional counseling, and more.

About the Opportunity

Whether you’re a new graduate eager to launch your career, an associate looking to sharpen your skills, or an experienced veterinarian excited to mentor and lead — we have a place for you. This role boasts a $125k three year bonus package.

Our ideal candidate works a four‑day week with a rotating Saturday, offering a balanced schedule that supports both professional growth and personal well‑being.

Why You Will Love Working With Us

  • Competitive six‑figure base salary plus production
  • No negative accrual
  • 1:1 personalized career coaching
  • Lucrative bonus packages
  • Flexible scheduling

“True” paid time off (base and production)

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • 100% paid life and disability insurance
  • Generous pet care perks
  • Access to a financial planning platform
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid time and allowance for professional development
  • Access to our doctor vacation program
  • And more! Check out our Ultimate CarePackage

Responsibilities

  • Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
  • Treat and dress wounds
  • Perform surgery on animals
  • Test for and vaccinate against diseases
  • Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
  • Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
  • Prescribe medication
  • Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
  • Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
  • Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
  • Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
  • Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
  • Strong fondness and understanding of animals
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of animal behavior
  • Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

How to Apply

If you’re excited about practicing high-quality medicine in a modern, well-equipped hospital with a loyal client base and a collaborative, long‑tenured team, we’d love to connect.

To learn more or start the conversation, contact Stephanie Cooper at (303) 552‑8143 or scooper@carevethealth.com.

You can also apply directly by clicking the button below.

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

Watch this video to learn more!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Animal handlingClient communicationTeam collaborationVaccinationMedical equipment operationPrescription managementAnimal behavior knowledge

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,503 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)467 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Arkansas42 active3,104 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend−2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,503 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

17 jobs · 13 employers
3
<$145k
3
$145k-170k
9
$170k-195k
1
$203k
1
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

17 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
Relocation assistance
47%
Loan repayment
24%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k-$224k
#2

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$96k-$203k
#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.7
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,079 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive six-figure base salary plus production
No negative accrual
1:1 personalized career coaching
Lucrative bonus packages ($125k three-year bonus package)
Flexible scheduling
True paid time off (base and production)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match

Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$216k
Typical market rent
$1,184/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.