Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Starting at $100K

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Baeyens Hauk Veterinary Group is seeking a dedicated and compassionate associate veterinarian to become a vital member of our expert team. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care in Central Arkansas at our main hospital in Sherwood, and our satellite clinic in Argenta. Our point-of-care diagnostic equipment includes Idexx laboratory machines, digital radiography dental radiography, and ultrasound.

Our veterinarians work four shifts, Monday through Friday, from 7:00a - 6:00p or 7:30 - 5:30p depending on location. Saturdays and Sundays as needed for hospitalized patients. No on call shifts.

We offer the opportunity for professional growth through hands-on experience and support for ongoing education, ensuring you stay at the forefront of veterinary medicine.

Working closely with our three seasoned veterinarians and exceptional support staff, you will deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventative care to a diverse animal clientele. Our company is open to new graduates, or those seeking a new job opportunity.

If you are passionate about animal care and eager to grow within a supportive and dynamic team, We welcome you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical care to small animals, including preventive care, diagnostics, surgeries, and treatments.

Educate clients on pet health, wellness, and preventive measures, empowering them to make informed decisions for their pets.

Collaborate with our team to ensure efficient and effective patient care, supporting each other through the inevitable ups and downs.

Maintain accurate and thorough medical records.

Job Type: Full time

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skill level. Starting at $100,000.00

Benefits Include

  • Health Insurance Plan
  • 401k matching
  • PTO, Holiday, and Vacation pay
  • Discounts of services
  • Uniform allowance
  • Paid license fees
  • Paid membership dues

Continuing Education Yearly Allowance

You may choose to apply through this webpage or send a copy or your resume to bhvg.hr@gmail.com.

Requirements

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution.
  • A valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Arkansas (or the ability to obtain one).
  • Demonstrate exceptional communication skills to engage clients and build strong relationships.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Work requires lifting, squatting, twisting, and carrying patients and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs
  • Requires sitting or standing for 100% of the time
  • Able to work in moderate noise environment, including animal noise
  • Able to work well under pressure and at high levels of stress
  • Must be willing and able to have exposure to supplies commonly used in a hospital setting such as anesthetic gasses, chemicals, drugs, and x-ray radiation within OSHA standards
  • Must understand and assume the risk of injury from animals
  • Must be able to climb stairs

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care to small animals while maintaining accurate medical records. Educate clients on pet health and wellness to empower them in making informed decisions for their pets.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

SurgeryClient educationMedical record keepingTeam collaboration

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 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 93% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Arkansas?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,072 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)469 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingArkansas index 86.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Arkansas42 active3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 93% no call · 90% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings962 in the last 30 days517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,072 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 Associate Veterinarian at BAEYENS HAUK VETERINARY GROUP a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,072 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Baeyens HAUK Veterinary Group

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Sherwood, Arkansas

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance Plan
401k matching
PTO, Holiday, and Vacation pay
Discounts of services
Uniform allowance
Paid license fees
Paid membership dues
Continuing education yearly allowance

Living in Sherwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$220k≈ 2.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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