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Western Veterinary Partners
Jonesboro, Arkansas

Medical Director- VetCare

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Medical Director- VetCare (Jonesboro, AR)

Join Vetcare and Elevate Your Veterinary Leadership Career

Are you an experienced Veterinarian ready to step into a Medical Director role where you can shape clinical standards, mentor a talented team, and drive hospital growth? Vetcare, in Jonesboro is seeking a dynamic veterinary leader who is passionate about small animal medicine, surgery, and advanced veterinary services.

This is an ideal role for a veterinary leader seeking career advancement, medical freedom, and the ability to influence hospital direction.

  • Core Competencies
  • Veterinary Leadership
  • Small Animal Medicine
  • Preventive & Wellness Care
  • Veterinary Diagnostics
  • Medical Standards & Compliance
  • Team Development
  • Mentorship & Coaching
  • Client Communication
  • Strategic Planning
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Case Management
  • Practice Growth

About Our Veterinary Hospital

Our 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art veterinary facility is designed to support high-quality, progressive small animal care, including:

  • 5 fully equipped exam rooms
  • 42 kennel runs + pet lodging services
  • Digital radiology & advanced diagnostic imaging
  • In-house IDEXX laboratory equipment
  • Ultrasound capabilities
  • Dedicated surgical suite

Opportunities to Expand Services Such As

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Laser therapy
  • Acupuncture

Advanced Ultrasound

We are proud to be a full-service animal hospital committed to compassionate care, preventive medicine, and long-term client relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

  • We offer a highly competitive and comprehensive package designed to attract top veterinary talent:
  • VERY Competitive base salary + production bonuses (no negative accrual)
  • Monthly Medical Director Stipend
  • Generous sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance (for eligible candidates)
  • Flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time options)
  • Generous PTO + parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA options available)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Annual CE allowance + leadership development programs
  • Structured mentorship for doctors stepping into leadership
  • Paid state license fees & professional memberships
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Personal pet care discounts

“Pack Gives Back” charitable giving initiative

Why Jonesboro, AR?

Jonesboro offers an appealing blend of affordability, community, and opportunity, making it an attractive place to live and work. With a low cost of living, short commute times, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere, residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle and strong sense of community.

The city features outdoor recreation, local restaurants, live music, and family-friendly amenities, while its proximity to Memphis (about an hour away) provides convenient access to big-city entertainment and travel.

Proud home to Arkansas State University, which has recently established and opened its College of Veterinary Medicine. Jonesboro delivers the perfect balance of professional opportunity and relaxed Southern living.

If you are a licensed DVM seeking a Medical Director veterinary job in Arkansas, this is your opportunity to build your legacy while making a meaningful impact.

Ready to lead? Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary leadership career.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will shape clinical standards, mentor the veterinary team, and drive hospital growth. They are responsible for overseeing medical operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, and influencing the strategic direction of the hospital.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed DVMs with experience in small animal medicine and surgery. Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills are required to manage the clinical team and hospital standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preventive care

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, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution12 jobs

3
<$135k
2
$140k
4
$150k-165k
1
$175k
2
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

Sign-on bonus
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
75% this job
Relocation assistance
75% this job
Loan repayment
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Jonesboro

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$214k
Typical market rent
$1,336/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
85.9
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Jonesboro, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

VERY Competitive base salary + production bonuses (no negative accrual)
Monthly Medical Director Stipend
Generous sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Flexible scheduling (full-time or part-time options)
Generous PTO + parental leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (HSA options available)
401(k) with company match