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Alliance Animal Health
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Company Description

Full-Time Veterinarian – Animal Medical Clinic, Fayetteville, AR

Love animals, nature, college-town vibes, and work-life balance? You're going to feel right at home with us!

Animal Medical Clinic in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas is on the lookout for a passionate, kind-hearted, and skilled Full-Time Veterinarian to join our fun, fast-paced, 4-doctor practice. Whether you're experienced or a new grad looking for top-notch mentorship, we'd love to meet you!

Who We Are

We’re a well-established, progressive companion animal and limited exotics practice that truly believes in comprehensive care and treating every pet like our own. We keep things cutting-edge and compassionate with services like:

  • Preventative Care & Wellness Exams
  • Soft Tissue & Orthopedic Surgery
  • Urgent Care & Same-Day Visits
  • High-Speed Dentistry & Digital Dental X-rays
  • Cold Laser Therapy
  • Full In-House Diagnostics & Digital Radiology
  • Ultrasound
  • Medical & Vacation Boarding

Life in Fayetteville

Nestled in the heart of the Ozarks, Fayetteville (pop. ~91,000) is a gem of a city with a small-town heart and big-town perks! As part of the booming Northwest Arkansas corridor (500K+ residents), you’ll enjoy:

  • The energy of the University of Arkansas
  • Live shows at the Walton Arts Center
  • Miles of scenic biking and hiking trails
  • Outdoor adventures on Beaver Lake and Buffalo National River
  • Razorback spirit—Go Hogs!

Fayetteville’s public schools are top-tier in academics and athletics, making it a fantastic place to raise a family. Add in the rich arts scene, live music, and amazing food—we're not just a place to work; we’re a place to thrive.

Job Description

  • What You’ll Get:
  • Flexible Scheduling – Your time matters
  • Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits, Including

  • Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Liability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Pet Care Discounts for your furry family
  • Paid CE & Professional Dues
  • Medical Autonomy – Be the doctor you’re meant to be

Supportive DVM Mentor Network

Path to Ownership – Yep, we believe in your future!

Bonus Perks

  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Student Loan Assistance

Qualifications

  • Who We’re Looking For:
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an accredited university
  • Active Arkansas veterinary license (or ability to obtain upon hire)
  • DEA license (or ability to obtain)
  • USDA Accreditation (or willing to obtain)
  • A compassionate, team-oriented communicator who’s ready to learn, grow, and make a difference!
  • Comfortable with general medicine and surgery (new grads welcome—mentorship is what we do
  • Additional Information

Ready to Join the Family?

If you’re dreaming of a practice that blends modern medicine with small-town warmth, and where your well-being and career growth truly matter, Animal Medical Clinic is the place for you.

Apply today and let's talk about how we can grow together!

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

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive veterinary care including wellness exams, soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, and urgent care visits. Maintain high standards of medical practice while collaborating with a team of doctors and support staff.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Soft tissue surgeryTeamwork

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Alliance Animal Health ranks #2 of 12 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 18 employers

8
<$140k
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$140k-160k
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2
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1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 18 employers

CME allowance
85%
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
80% this job
Relocation assistance
40% this job
Visa sponsorship
10%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Fayetteville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k
Typical market rent
$1,612/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.4
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 · Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible Scheduling
Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Liability Coverage