No salary listed — similar Veterinarian roles pay ~$150k (median of 463 jobs)
6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,664 active roles in this profession
Associate Veterinarian- Ar
About the Role
Associate veterinarian, small animal general practice. No on-call or emergency hours. Fort Smith, AR.
Join Western Veterinary Partners as a Associate Veterinarian – No On-Call or Emergency Hours in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive base salary + production
- No negative accrual
- Generous bonus package / relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA option
- 401(k) options
- Annual PTO with rollover
- Annual CE allowance + paid days to attend
- Paid parental leave / bonding time
- Professional development assistance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No call required.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with Western Veterinary Partners in Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive small animal medical care, including wellness exams, soft tissue surgeries, and diagnostic management. They will also focus on building lasting client relationships and educating pet owners on preventive health measures.
Requirements
The role is open to both early-career veterinarians and experienced DVMs who possess a strong work ethic and a commitment to high-quality medicine. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and a desire to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian- Arkansas Veterinary Clinic at Western Veterinary Partners a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,664 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
General Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Western Veterinary Partners ranks #7 of 10 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 92% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 22.4% 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).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 463 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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