Associate Veterinarian - Van Buren County Veterinary Clinic

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Associate Veterinarian – Van Buren County Veterinary Clinic – Clinton, AR ($50,000 Sign‑On Bonus)

Van Buren County Veterinary Clinic offers a complete range of veterinary services, including preventative health procedures and products tailored to enhance all ages and breeds. We provide routine, major, and emergency medical, surgical, and dental services in Clinton, AR and the surrounding communities.

We are excited to welcome a compassionate and enthusiastic Associate Veterinarian to our well‑loved practice. The team is known for its upbeat atmosphere, collaborative spirit, and genuine passion for delivering high‑quality care to the pets and people of our community. This position offers opportunities for mentorship, team building, and leadership while benefiting from the support of a strong network behind them.

Located in the heart of Clinton, AR, our clinic sits in a beautiful area surrounded by natural charm and small‑town hospitality. The community offers rugged outdoor adventures, local shops, festivals, and family‑friendly amenities.

As a Heartland Veterinary Partners hospital, joining our team means stepping into a network that values your growth, wellbeing, and individuality. We offer unlimited PTO, a strong continuing education allowance, access to collaborative medical support teams, robust mentorship for new grads, flexible scheduling, industry‑leading compensation, and the stability of a company deeply committed to veterinarian‑led medicine.

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment, collect diagnostic samples, and interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end‑of‑life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

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