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Western Veterinary Partners
Jonesboro, Arkansas

Locum Veterinarian- Jonesboro, Ar

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Job Description

Locum Veterinarian- Jonesboro, Arkansas

This is a full-time position that will require travel to multiple hospitals throughout the Jonesboro area. Doctors who are comfortable with medicine and surgery are encouraged to apply.

An Inside Look at Our Arkansas Hospitals

Our Arkansas hospitals are well-established general practices that are dedicated to high standards of medicine and client care. As you rotate through our locations, you’ll find yourself at small and mixed animal practices, AAHA-accredited hospitals, and clinics that utilize Fear Free patient handling techniques.

Although each of our locations are different, excellent medicine and well-trained support staff are a staple at them all. Our Arkansas locations will tell you that their hospital culture is team-oriented and each member embodies true Midwestern hospitality.

Additionally, each practice strives to maintain a low-stress and easy-going atmosphere, so their staff, patients, and clients enjoy their time at each location.

  • We'll tailor our benefits package to fit your needs:
  • Competative bonus program
  • Housing stipend of $1,000/month (first 12 months)
  • 1-week paid Airbnb stay at the beach or mountains
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Flexible work schedule
  • 3 weeks PTO
  • Parental leave / bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid license renewal fees and membership dues

AVMA PLIT Coverage

"Pack Gives Back" initiative (we’ll donate to the charity of your choice!)

  • Opportunity to collaborate with WVP Medical Advisory Board
  • Structured mentorship program for DVMs who'd like to mentor new graduates
  • Plus, much more!

Western Veterinary Partners is a people-centric veterinary support organization. Our mission is to improve the lives of veterinarians, and help them grow professionally and personally, while providing a supportive environment for team members, families, and their pets. We have several locations throughout Arkansas that are committed to client education, see a range of patients, and vary between single-doctor and multi-doctor practices.

Northeast Arkansas – a great place to live, work, and play!

From enjoying eclectic restaurants in the beautiful downtown district to cheering on the Red Wolves and exploring Lake Frierson State Park, Jonesboro is where you need to be. The state’s fifth largest city is home to farmland, rolling hills, Arkansas State University, churches, parks, and a wealth of history.

Residents enjoy great shopping, live music, outdoor recreation, and taking a ride along the Crowley’s Ridge National Scenic Byway.

Only a short drive from Memphis (1 hour) and Little Rock (2 hours), Jonesboro is a growing suburb that attracts families and young professionals who enjoy the liveliness of a college town in conjunction with the quaintness of a small southern town.

If a varied caseload and opportunity to connect with hospitals throughout Jonesboro sounds like a dream, connect today to learn more about our hospitals and how you'll be incorporated into their teams!

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 Locum Veterinarian will travel to various hospitals in the Jonesboro area to provide high-quality medical and surgical care. The role involves collaborating with support staff and participating in a team-oriented environment across multiple practice locations.

Requirements

Candidates must be comfortable performing both medicine and surgery in a clinical setting. The role requires a professional who is adaptable to different hospital environments and committed to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal practiceMixed animal practiceClinical diagnosticsTeam collaborationGeneral practice

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, 80% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.6
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

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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

Competitive bonus program
Housing stipend of $1,000/month (first 12 months)
1-week paid Airbnb stay at the beach or mountains
Mileage reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
3 weeks PTO
Parental leave / bonding time
Annual CE allowance