Medical Director Veterinarian | Ownership Opportunity
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Veterinarian, Medical Director | Benton, Arkansas | Up to $100K Sign-On Bonus | Ownership Opportunity
Benton Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, progressive, and fast-paced two-doctor small animal veterinary hospital proudly serving Benton, Arkansas. Our veterinary practice is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care through a wide range of services designed to support every stage of a pet’s life.
Our Veterinary Team Provides Exceptional Care Through
- Preventative care
- Surgery
- Urgent care
- High-speed dentistry
- Cryotherapy
- In-house diagnostics
- Therapy laser treatments
- Acupuncture
Advanced Veterinary Medicine
Every Veterinarian at Benton Veterinary Hospital is supported by a collaborative environment that values mentorship, medical autonomy, and professional development. Our unique Partner Track program creates a pathway for Veterinarians interested in future ownership and long-term leadership within our growing veterinary practice.
Life in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, Arkansas is a welcoming suburb of Little Rock that offers an outstanding quality of life for any Veterinarian seeking balance, opportunity, and community.
Located near both Little Rock and Hot Springs, Benton provides convenient access to city amenities while maintaining the charm of a close-knit Arkansas community. Whether you enjoy hiking, biking, boating, camping, or exploring lakes and trails, Benton, Arkansas offers the perfect setting to build both a rewarding veterinary career and a fulfilling personal life.
With highly rated schools, affordable living, and endless outdoor recreation, Benton is an ideal place for any Veterinarian to plant long-term roots.
Job Description
What We Offer Veterinarians
- Leadership and career growth opportunities
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Competitive compensation
- Medical autonomy to practice high-quality veterinary medicine
- Access to a strong DVM mentor network
- Paid CE allowance and professional dues
- Future ownership opportunities through our Partner Track
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Liability coverage
- 401(k) options
- Life and supplemental insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Personal pet care discounts
- Additional Incentives
- Sign-on bonus up to $100,000
- Relocation assistance
- Student loan assistance
Future Ownership Options
This is an ideal opportunity for a Veterinarian seeking strong mentorship today and long-term veterinary leadership potential tomorrow.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university
- Active Veterinary State License (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Current DEA License (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free & Equal Opportunity Employer.
Company Policy Forbids Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Marital Status, 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 allianceanimal.com.
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Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director will provide comprehensive, high-quality veterinary care including surgery, dentistry, and urgent care services. They will also lead the veterinary team, provide mentorship, and participate in the practice's long-term leadership and ownership track.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
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, 72% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Alliance Animal Health ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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