Part Time Associate Urgent Care Veterinarian
Compensation
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Job Description
Company Description
Pet accidents, illnesses, and injuries are unfortunate and often happen at the most inconvenient times, when primary care veterinarians may be closed or unable to accommodate urgent needs. Animal Urgent Care of Bentonville is proud to serve the community by providing accessible, quality urgent care for pets when they need it most.
We are continuing to grow our team and are looking for compassionate, experienced, and qualified Veterinarians who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. Our hospital is equipped with a modern facility and state-of-the-art equipment, providing our team with the space and tools needed to practice high-quality medicine and provide outstanding service to the pets and families in our community.
Bentonville is like no other as it is one of the largest cities in Northwest Arkansas. It’s a town with a big heart and even bigger ambition, where modern progress meets rich history.
Bentonville offer a nostalgic and thrilling feel at the same time, with its many surrounding Museums and title as the Mountain Bike Capital of the World. Major cities such as Kansas City, Oklahoma City, St. Louis, Little Rock, and the Ozark Mountains are located within driving distance or by a quick flight.
This town is the perfect location for families or young professionals seeking to plant their roots. Bentonville has so much to offer!
Job Description
We offer flexible scheduling with no overnight shifts!
We're looking for a Part Time Associate Veterinarian to provide the hours and care that we envision. Will need to embody role model characteristics, open to mentoring, able to motivate staff and help to build and maintain morale, as it aligns with our core values and standards.
Will need to promote a collaborative working environment, demonstrate leadership capabilities, understands the value of teamwork, and will enthusiastically and willingly perform as necessary to help the hospital function as a unit.
We Offer Our Veterinarians
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation assistance
- 401K
- PTO
Work-life balance, Flexible Scheduling and no overnights: We are family friendly, and your mental health is important to us. We appreciate the importance of maintaining a healthy life outside of our work family
Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Active veterinary state license in Arkansas
- Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
- USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin
*Hiring eligibility may be contingent to a candidate authorizing and completing a satisfactory background check.
*Note – some benefits may only be available to or vary slightly for full time employment status vs part time status.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit: allianceanimal.com
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality urgent care to pets and collaborate with the hospital team to maintain standards of care. The role involves mentoring staff, fostering a positive work environment, and demonstrating leadership to ensure the hospital functions effectively.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care 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 Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 80% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · top 25% in urgent care (veterinary) | ranked against 104 Urgent Care (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinarian median $138k (middle half $120k–$160k)425 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Arkansas index 86.9 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Arkansas | 51 active | 4,638 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 80% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Urgent Care listings | 469 in the last 30 days | 266 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part Time Associate Urgent Care Veterinarian at Alliance Animal Health a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Urgent Care (Veterinary) — ranked against 104 active Urgent Care (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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