Associate Veterinarian | Paid Relocation Available
About The Position
Benton Veterinary Hospital is hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian for its small animal practice in Benton, Arkansas. The veterinarian will provide a broad range of care, including wellness and preventive care, urgent care, chronic disease management, surgery, and dentistry. The role includes developing diagnostic and treatment plans, communicating clearly and compassionately with clients, and building long-term client relationships. The hospital is a two-doctor practice with daily rounds and regular case consultations. The Associate Veterinarian will collaborate with DVMs and support staff, receive mentorship from the partner doctor, and have medical autonomy while continuing to develop clinical skills. The hospital has five exam rooms, a comfort room, kennel space, a surgical suite with two surgery tables, an IDEXX in-house laboratory, digital radiology, cytology, and a therapeutic laser. Compensation is $110,000–$130,000 annually, with a sign-on bonus of up to $100,000. Relocation and student loan assistance are available. The role also offers mentorship, career growth, flexible scheduling, paid continuing education and professional dues, insurance and retirement options, paid time off, liability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and personal pet care discounts. Future ownership opportunities are available through the Partner Track program.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Active Veterinary State License, or ability to obtain one upon hire.
- Current DEA License, or ability to obtain one upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Practice a broad range of 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
- 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, dental, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
