Veterinarian | Jonesboro, AR | Animal Medical Center of Jonesboro
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Job Description
Animal Medical Center of Jonesboro, a proud CareVet partner, is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our well-established small animal practice in Jonesboro, Arkansas. If you’re seeking a modern facility, a supportive team, and a six figure base combined with a generous $125k sign on bonus package, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
About the Role
We’re Seeking a Full-time DVM Who
- Is a self-starter with a positive, team-oriented attitude
- Enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues
- Values collaboration and a supportive work environment
- Wants to grow their own book of business within a loyal client base
About the Hospital
We’re a modern, well‑equipped small animal hospital with a fun, supportive team that loves great medicine and real work‑life balance. Whether you’re an experienced DVM or a new grad, you’ll find mentorship, autonomy, and a place to grow.
Who You Are
A compassionate, team‑oriented veterinarian ready to deliver individualized, progressive care — whether you’re bringing years of experience or just starting out.
- Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Six figure base salary + production
- Generous three year bonus package
- No negative accrual
- Flexible scheduling + true paid PTO
- Paid family leave
- 401(k) match
- Paid CE time and annual budget
- Health/dental/vision
- 100% paid premiums for short/long term and life insurance
- 1:1 career coaching & strong clinical support with CareCoach
- Access to our doctor vacation program
- Financial platform planning tool and counseling available
- A collaborative, upbeat team that actually enjoys working together
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 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
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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, 74% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)467 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arkansas index 86.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Arkansas | 42 active | 3,104 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $125k sign-on | US 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 |
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