Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$115K - $130K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

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).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,422 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$115k–$130kVeterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $130k–$163k)511 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$141k in purchasing powerArkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Arkansas32 active3,403 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 83% no call · 88% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 40% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,393 in the last 30 days501 the 30 days before (+178%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,422 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 3,422 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

15 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 8 employers
2
<$150k
2
$150k
5
$170k-190k
1
$200k
1
$220k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

11 jobs · 8 employers
Sign-on bonus
82%
CME allowance
73%
401k / retirement match
73% this job
Relocation assistance
45% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - New York, NY

Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital · New York, New York

$160k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#3

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
#4

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
+ 13 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,422 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Veterinary Solut!ons Services

Veterinary Services

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Clinton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$197k≈ 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 (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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