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Alliance Animal Health
Ardmore, Oklahoma

Associate Veterinarian | Ardmore, OK | Partnership Opportunities Available

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

starting at $20K

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Job Description

Company Description

Associate Veterinarian | Signing Bonus starting at $20,000 | Starting Salary at $120,000 | Partnership Opportunities available!

Website: ardmorevet.com

About Us

Carter County Animal Hospital is a full‐service, compassionate veterinary hospital serving Ardmore and the surrounding region. Founded in 2007 by Dr. Cade & Mary Kate Wilson, we offer diagnostics, surgery (including laser surgery), in-house laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, ortho/rehab, and more, all in a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere!

Our mission is to provide the best in veterinary medicine, while maintaining personal service and a welcoming team culture.

This is the perfect opportunity for veterinarians looking to build a rewarding career in a welcoming community with strong support, advanced equipment, and a fun, dedicated veterinary team.

  • Learn More About Our Veterinary Hospital!
  • What We Offer Veterinarians (Especially for Out-of-Town Applicants):
  • Competitive salary plus potential production/bonus structure
  • Signing bonus / relocation assistance (negotiable)
  • Professional licensure and dues paid including PLIT/license defense coverage
  • Best-In-Class perks & benefits Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • A thriving 401(k) option provided by ADP - Safe Harbor Matching (company matches 100% of your salary deferrals up to the first 3% and 50% of your salary deferrals up to the next 2%, totaling a 4% match)
  • HSA or FSA options (provided by WEX)
  • Vision insurance (EyeMed); Dental Insurance (by Delta Dental); Disability (by New York Life)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited telephone consultations with licensed counselors
  • Paid continuing education allowance and time off for CE
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
  • Friendly, supportive, and experienced team environment
  • Opportunity to build your professional skills and grow with the practice
  • Affordable cost of living and quality lifestyle in south-central Oklahoma

Ardmore’s cost of living is about 15% below the U.S. average, with housing costs about 34% lower than national average.

Excellent location: easy access to good schools, community amenities, and a relaxed pace, ideal for those relocating from urban areas

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled, motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our team. You will work collaboratively with our experienced veterinarians and support staff to provide high quality medical, surgical, and dental care for companion animals. As our veterinarian, you’ll have access to modern equipment and a full suite of services, with opportunities to develop your veterinary interests, whether in general practice, surgery, dentistry, or rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform physical exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, surgery, and dental procedures
  • Mentor and work with support staff and newer team members
  • Provide compassionate client education and communication
  • Collaborate on hospital initiatives for growth, quality of care, and client satisfaction
  • Why You’ll Love Living in Ardmore (and Why It’s Worth Relocating):
  • Ardmore is a charming, welcoming city with strong small-town roots but modern amenities.

Outdoor recreation abounds: nearby Lake Murray State Park offers boating, fishing, hiking, a resort lodge, and scenic nature.

A vibrant history & culture scene: downtown Ardmore features historic architecture, boutique shops, antiques, local restaurants, and the Greater Southwest Historical Museum.

Convenient travel: Located along Interstate 35, making it accessible to both Oklahoma City and Dallas areas, yet offering a slower, more relaxed pace of life.

Strong community: Ideal for those seeking a balance between professional growth and personal quality of life, close to nature, affordable housing, friendly neighbors.

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree from an accredited institution
  • Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Oklahoma
  • Strong communication skills, client-service focus
  • Comfortable performing surgery and dentistry (or desire to build those skills)
  • Interest in mentoring/supporting a team and helping drive practice growth
  • Empathetic, team-oriented attitude and desire to live in a community-focused practice
  • 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.

Compensation: from USD 120000 - yearly

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

OrthopedicsTreatment planningTeam leadershipLaboratory analysisPharmacy management

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oklahoma is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.9% of Oklahoma clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 41 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Oklahoma?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $98k (middle half $93k–$115k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOklahoma index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Oklahoma33 active3,101 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 90% no call · 88% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$20k sign-onUS healthcare professional listings: 49% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings962 in the last 30 days517 the 30 days before (+86%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,072 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus ($20,000)
Relocation Assistance
Professional Licensure and Dues Paid
PLIT/License Defense Coverage
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance
401(k) with 4% Match
HSA or FSA Options
Vision Insurance (EyeMed)

Living in Ardmore

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$176k
Typical market rent
$1,113/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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