Medical Director Veterinarian or Associate Veterinarian | Little Rock, AR | Partnership Opportunity
Listed compensation
starting at $50K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Company Description
Medical Director Veterinarian | Bellevue Animal Clinic | Little Rock, AR | Signing Bonus starting at $50,000 | Partnership Opportunity
Are you ready to lead a talented veterinary team while practicing high-quality medicine in a thriving, established hospital?
Bellevue Animal Clinic is seeking a Medical Director Veterinarian to help shape the future of our practice in Little Rock, Arkansas. As an AAHA-accredited, full-service small animal hospital, we have proudly served pets and their families with compassionate, comprehensive care for years.
Our veterinary hospital offers a wide range of services including preventative care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, therapeutic laser treatment, boarding, grooming, and more.
As Medical Director, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on both patient care and hospital growth while partnering with a collaborative team that is passionate about veterinary medicine.
Learn More About Our Veterinary Hospital!
Build Your Veterinary Career in Little Rock!
Little Rock offers veterinarians the perfect balance of career opportunity, affordability, and quality of life. As Arkansas's capital city, you'll enjoy a low cost of living, affordable housing, short commutes, a vibrant food scene, local breweries, live music, and a welcoming community that makes it easy to build both your veterinary career and your life.
Outdoor enthusiasts will love easy access to the Arkansas River Trail, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, hiking, biking, kayaking, and fishing, while the nearby airport makes travel convenient. With excellent schools, family-friendly neighborhoods, and a growing community, Little Rock is an exceptional place for veterinarians looking to grow both personally and professionally.
Job Description
What You'll Do
- Lead and mentor a team of veterinarians and support staff
- Promote medical excellence and high-quality patient care
- Partner with hospital leadership to support growth and operational success
- Help establish and maintain medical protocols and best practices
- Foster a positive, collaborative hospital culture
- Continue practicing veterinary medicine and building client relationships
Why Veterinarians Choose Bellevue Animal Clinic
- Established and respected presence in the Little Rock community
- AAHA-accredited hospital
- Diverse medical and surgical caseload
- Strong support team
- Modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities
- Opportunity to influence the future direction of the hospital
- Flexible leadership role with clinical autonomy
What We're Looking For
- DVM or equivalent degree
- Active Arkansas veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Passion for mentorship and team development
- Commitment to exceptional client service and patient care
- Previous leadership experience is a plus but not required
Whether you're an experienced Medical Director or a veterinarian ready to take the next step into leadership, we'd love to connect and share more about this exciting opportunity.
What We Offer Our Veterinarians
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical Director stipend and leadership incentives
- Flexible scheduling options
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Generous CE allowance and paid CE days
- Professional membership and licensing reimbursement
- Relocation assistance available
- Opportunity for long-term career growth and impact
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD 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)
- USDA Accreditation (or ability to obtain upon hire)
- Additional Information
- Compensation starting at $130,000
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 allianceanimal.com
Compensation: from USD 130000 - yearly
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of veterinarians and support staff while promoting medical excellence and high-quality patient care. Partner with hospital leadership to establish medical protocols and foster a positive, collaborative hospital culture.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ 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)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k | Veterinary Medicine median $173k (middle half $160k–$175k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$150k in purchasing power | Arkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Arkansas | 42 active | 3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 93% no call · 90% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $50k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 962 in the last 30 days | 517 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 |
Top Veterinarian Jobs
11 matches · ranked by payVeterinarian
Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York
Veterinarian
Veterinary Practice Partners · New York, New York
Associate Veterinarian
From $120kVetco Relief Veterinarian - Golden, CO
$89-$112/hr