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DVM Focus
Little Rock, Arkansas

Associate Veterinarian / Medical Director – Little Rock, AR

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$150k

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Job Description

Associate Veterinarian / Medical Director – Little Rock, AR

Looking for a veterinary opportunity that offers room to grow—whether that means continuing to build your career as an Associate Veterinarian or stepping into a leadership role? We’re highlighting a small animal general practice opportunity in Little Rock, Arkansas for a veterinarian who values quality medicine, collaboration, and the opportunity for long-term professional growth.

This opportunity may be a strong fit for an experienced veterinarian interested in leadership as a Medical Director, as well as an Associate Veterinarian looking for an established practice where they can contribute, grow, and build meaningful relationships with clients and their pets.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time small animal general practice position with flexibility for the right veterinarian to join as either an Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director.

The opportunity includes compensation starting at $130,000, a strong signing bonus, and partnership potential for eligible candidates.

Medical Director candidates will have the opportunity to provide clinical leadership, support the veterinary team, help guide medical standards, and contribute to the continued development of the practice.

Associate Veterinarian candidates do not need to be pursuing leadership. Veterinarians looking for a strong clinical opportunity with room for long-term professional growth are encouraged to explore the position.

  • What We’re Looking For
  • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
  • Current veterinary license in Arkansas, or eligibility to obtain one
  • Interest in small animal general practice
  • Commitment to thoughtful, high-quality veterinary medicine
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Collaborative, team-oriented approach to medicine
  • Leadership experience or interest for veterinarians considering the Medical Director role
  • Experienced Associate Veterinarians are encouraged to explore the opportunity

Why This Opportunity?

The right veterinary position looks different for every veterinarian. For some, it means finding an established practice where they can focus on medicine and become an important part of the team. For others, it means finding the opportunity to lead, influence the direction of a practice, and potentially pursue ownership.

If Little Rock is on your radar and either an Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director opportunity sounds like it could align with what you’re looking for, we’d love to learn more about what matters to you.

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7340

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About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Know a colleague who’s looking? Introduce them to DVM Focus. If your referral results in a successful placement, we’ll pay you a referral fee following completion of the applicable placement guarantee period.

Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Key Responsibilities

The veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animals and build meaningful relationships with clients. Medical Director candidates will additionally provide clinical leadership, support the veterinary team, and guide medical standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and possess a current license to practice in Arkansas. Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to medicine are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Small animal practiceTeam collaborationMedical standards developmentPatient care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 68% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% 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)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $161k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks22 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,943 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$217k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,212/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
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 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.