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North Little Rock, Arkansas

Part Time Veterinarian | Little Rock, AR | CareVet by Interstate

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Your Next Great Vet Job Is Calling — Right Here in Little Rock

CareVet by Interstate is looking for a part‑time veterinarian to join our thriving small‑animal practice in Little Rock, Arkansas. If you’re searching for a role that blends great medicine with great people, this is it.

We’re a collaborative, long‑tenured team that loves what we do, supports each other fiercely, and knows how to keep work fun. This position comes with a generous salary plus production, a sign on bonus, clinical support, schedule flexibility working 18-20 hour per week, a 401(k) match, and “true” paid time off that actually lets you unplug.

We are looking for a team member to work two week days and every other half day Saturday.

If you’re ready for a job that fits your life and your goals, you’ll feel right at home here.

About the Team

Think high‑functioning, closely‑knit, and genuinely happy to come to work. Our team is passionate about delivering exceptional care while keeping a healthy work‑life balance front and center. We celebrate wins, support each other through challenges, and create an environment where veterinarians can practice confidently and thrive professionally. This is the kind of team you look forward to seeing every day.

About the Hospital

CareVet by Interstate is a modern facility equipped with the tools you want to practice high‑quality medicine without compromise. Our equipment includes:

  • Ultrasound
  • Radio & CO₂ laser surgery
  • High‑speed dental

Interpretive ECG

It’s the perfect blend of advanced tech, efficient workflow, and a space that feels good to work in.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Competitive base salary plus production
  • Generous signing bonus
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Monthly health care stipend
  • Access to CareVet’s robust non-medical benefits and support resources
  • CE and professional development support
  • No non-compete

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)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Animal diagnosisVaccinationDental proceduresRadiologyECG interpretationClient communicationAnimal handlingPrescription managementEmergency response

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
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, 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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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • Includes weekends
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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary plus production
Generous signing bonus
Paid time off (PTO)
401(k) with employer match
Monthly health care stipend
CE and professional development support
No non-compete

Living in North Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$181k
Typical market rent
$1,128/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 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.