Veterinarian
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 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,422 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$130k | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $130k–$163k)511 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$141k in purchasing power | Arkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Arkansas | 32 active | 3,403 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 83% no call · 88% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 listings | 1,393 in the last 30 days | 501 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 |
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.
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