Associate Veterinarian | Ownership Opportunity
About The Position
Benton Veterinary Hospital is hiring an Associate Veterinarian for its established, progressive small-animal practice in Benton, Arkansas. The hospital has served the community for more than 65 years and provides wellness and preventive care, surgery, urgent care, high-speed dentistry, chronic disease management, cryotherapy, therapeutic laser treatments, and acupuncture. The role offers clinical variety, medical autonomy, mentorship, and a potential path toward future ownership through the Partner Track program. The Associate Veterinarian will work in a collaborative two-doctor practice with daily rounds and regular case consultations. The partner doctor provides mentorship and supports clinical development. Hospital facilities include five exam rooms, a dedicated comfort room, ample kennel space, and a surgical suite with two surgery tables. Diagnostic and treatment resources include an IDEXX in-house laboratory, digital radiology, cytology, and a therapeutic laser. The position pays $110,000–$130,000 annually and offers a sign-on bonus of up to $100,000. Additional offerings include relocation and student loan assistance, flexible scheduling, paid continuing education and professional dues, insurance coverage, paid vacation, sick time and holidays, 401(k) options, liability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and personal pet care discounts. The job is full-time. Applicants need a DVM degree or equivalent from an accredited university, an active state veterinary license and current DEA license, or the ability to obtain both upon hire.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) 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.
Responsibilities
- Practice small-animal veterinary medicine, including wellness, preventive care, urgent care, and chronic disease management.
- Perform surgery and dentistry.
- Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for patients.
- Build long-term client relationships through clear communication and compassionate care.
- Collaborate with fellow DVMs and support staff through daily rounds and case consultations.
- Help deliver a positive experience for patients and clients.
Benefits
- Annual salary of $110,000–$130,000.
- Sign-on bonus up to $100,000.
- Relocation assistance.
- Student loan assistance.
- Mentorship from the partner doctor and access to a DVM mentor network.
- Medical autonomy.
- Leadership and career growth opportunities.
- Future ownership opportunities through the Partner Track program.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Paid CE allowance and professional dues.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- 401(k) options.
- Liability coverage.
- Life and supplemental insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Personal pet care discounts.
- Access to veterinary equipment and diagnostics, including an IDEXX in-house laboratory and digital radiology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
