Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Company Description
Associate Veterinarian – Hartman Animal Hospital
Conway, AR | Full-Time | 4-Day Workweek | No Weekends | New Grads Welcome!
Looking for a veterinary team where you can grow your career, feel supported, and enjoy a great work-life balance? Hartman Animal Hospital in Conway, Arkansas, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!
Since opening our doors in 2004, Hartman Animal Hospital has been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to pets throughout Conway and the surrounding communities. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, personalized experience for our clients and a collaborative, supportive environment for our team.
Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for your next opportunity or a new graduate ready to kick-start your career, we'd love to meet you!
Job Description
Why You'll Love Working With Us
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent 4-day workweek with no weekends! Our hospital is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Supportive, Collaborative Team: Join a close-knit, multi-doctor practice where teamwork and quality patient care come first.
Mentorship for New Graduates: Our experienced Partner Veterinarian is available to provide mentorship, guidance, and support as you develop your clinical skills and confidence.
Modern Equipment: Practice quality medicine with access to digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, and in-house diagnostics.
Variety in Your Day: Enjoy a mix of preventive care, wellness visits, dentistry, surgery, and medical cases.
Personalized Veterinary Care: Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets while practicing medicine in a welcoming, community-focused environment.
Qualifications
- What We're Looking For
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary school
- Active Arkansas veterinary license or ability to obtain one
- A passion for providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply!
Compensation & Benefits
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- 4-day workweek with weekends off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
- Professional liability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
- Additional Information
- A Little About Conway, Arkansas
Located just outside Little Rock, Conway offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and big-city convenience. Known as the "City of Colleges," Conway has a vibrant community, great local restaurants, outdoor recreation, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy life outside of work.
Ready to Join Our Team?
At Hartman Animal Hospital, we're passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care while creating an environment where our doctors can thrive.
If you're looking for a supportive team, a great schedule, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!
Learn more about us: hartmananimalhospital.com
Drug-Free Workplace | Equal Opportunity Employer
Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care, including wellness visits, surgery, and dentistry for pets. They will also collaborate with the veterinary team to maintain a supportive environment and build lasting relationships with clients.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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, 86% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,356 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $130k–$162k)484 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arkansas index 86.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Arkansas | 38 active | 3,077 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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