Veterinarian

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115K - $130K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian | Clinton, AR

$115,000–$130,000/year (DOE)

Looking for a practice where teamwork is real, the vibe is upbeat, and great medicine is the standard? We’re a friendly, community-loved clinic in Clinton, AR looking to add an Associate Veterinarian who’s ready to jump in, collaborate, and enjoy coming to work.

You’ll join a supportive team that values communication, laughter, and gold-standard care. From wellness visits to surgery and dentistry, you’ll have the tools, caseload, and encouragement to practice the medicine you love. Interested in leadership? Opportunities to grow into a Managing DVM role are available for those who want to take the next step.

  • Why You’ll Love It Here
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Loyal, appreciative clients
  • Flexibility to shape your caseload and career path
  • Leadership and mentorship opportunities
  • Why Clinton, AR

Small-town charm with big outdoor fun—think lakes, festivals, and a close-knit community where it’s easy to feel at home.

Perks & Benefits

  • $115,000–$130,000/year based on experience
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) + Roth with match
  • CE & licensure reimbursement
  • Flexible scheduling and career development

Relocation Assistance and Mental Health Resources

If you’re ready to practice great medicine in a place that truly values you, we’d love to meet you. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide a range of veterinary services from wellness visits to surgery and dentistry. The role emphasizes collaboration and high-quality care within a supportive team environment.

Requirements

The job posting does not specify particular educational or experience requirements, but it implies that candidates should have relevant veterinary experience. Leadership opportunities are available for those interested in advancing their careers.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineClient Relations

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian at Veterinary Solut!ons Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,966 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 42 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 64% have no call, 38% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 22.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$123k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 19 employers

7
<$135k
9
$135k-150k
3
$150k-165k
1
$170k
3
$180k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 19 employers

CME allowance
87%
401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
83%
Relocation assistance
30% this job
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$200k
#2

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$130k-$185k
#3

Associate Veterinarian

starting at $50,000
#4

Veterinarian - San Jose, CA

$150k-$170k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.6
Higher than about 6 in 10 of 2,966 Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10. Shaded area = share of comparable listings scoring below this one.

Living in Clinton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Median resident rent
$712/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Unlimited PTO
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) + Roth with match
CE & licensure reimbursement
Flexible scheduling
Relocation assistance
Mental health resources