Veterinarian Jobs in Arkansas

Veterinarians play a pivotal role in the veterinary industry, providing a wide range of services oriented towards the health and welfare of animals. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals. Their tasks include performing surgeries, treating wounds, vaccinating against diseases, and prescribing medication. They also offer advice to pet owners on general care, medical conditions, and treatments. Further, they may work in research, teaching, and public health roles, contributing to the development and implementation of animal health policies and regulations.

Veterinarians should have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and must be licensed to practice. They need a strong foundation in biomedical sciences and must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. They should also have strong communication skills, as they need to explain complex medical conditions and procedures to pet owners. Compassion, patience, and good manual dexterity are also essential qualities for a veterinarian. Before becoming a veterinarian, one might start their career journey as a veterinary assistant or technician, or they may work in roles such as a laboratory animal caretaker or a pet adoption counselor. These roles provide valuable experience in handling animals and understanding their behavior, as well as exposure to the veterinary field.

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Tempus Veterinary Recruitment

General Practice (Veterinarian)

A thriving small animal hospital is seeking a compassionate Veterinarian to join its dedicated team of two doctors....

Chenal Valley Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

We’re looking for: Full Time Veterinarian Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator Proficient in general medicine and surgery Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are...

Animal Urgent Care of Bentonville

Associate Veterinarian

Job Description We are looking to hire a compassionate, experienced, and qualified veterinarian to join our amazing team to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided....

Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of NW Arkansas

Associate Emergency Veterinarian

We are the only after hour facility in the Northwest Arkansas area and have a large pool of supportive referring veterinarians....

Benton Veterinary Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

We offer our Veterinarians: Leadership Role Flexible Scheduling Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee...

Wedington Animal Hospital

Associate Veterinarian

Qualifications Requirements: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university Current DEA License or obtained upon hire Active Veterinary State License USDA Accreditation...

Animal Medical Clinic of Fayetteville

Associate Veterinarian

Job Description We're looking for: Full Time Veterinarian Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator Proficient in general medicine and surgery Experience preferred but new graduates seeking...

Faithful Friends Animal Clinic

Part Time Associate Veterinarian

of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university Active Veterinary State License DEA License (or obtained upon hire) USDA Accreditation (or obtained upon hire) Additional...

Animal Urgent Care of Bentonville

Urgent Care Veterinarian

Job Description We are looking to hire a compassionate, experienced, and qualified veterinarian to join our amazing team to ensure the highest quality of medicine is provided.  ...

Bellevue Animal Clinic

Associate Veterinarian

of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university Current DEA License (or obtained upon hire) Active Veterinary State License USDA Accreditation (or obtained upon hire...

Maumelle Animal Clinic

Associate Veterinarian

Our fast-paced, two-doctor practice is an ideal place for new graduates to gain hands-on experience and grow into confident veterinarians....

DVM Student Externship

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 2 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 2 days ago

Company Description Since 2004, Arkansas native Dr. Bob Hale has provided gold standard veterinary care for pets in the West Little Rock Community by opening the doors of Chenal Valley Animal...

Associate Veterinarian

  • Mountain Home, AR
  • 3 days ago
  • Mountain Home, AR
  • 3 days ago

I am seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a full-service pet hospital. This practice is rated as one of the “best” in the area for consecutive years. It is a small animal practice....

Pharmacovigilance Veterinarian

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 4 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 4 days ago

**REQUIREMENTS** + Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree + 3-5 years of private practice experience in a small or mixed-animal practice....

Veterinarian

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 8 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 8 days ago

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - Little Rock, AR The anticipated starting base salary range for individuals expressing interest in this position is $35,000 to $100,000 per year, plus production....

Demographic Data for Arkansas

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Salary for Veterinarian Jobs in Arkansas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireVeterinary research efforts.
Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Veterinarian positions.

Highest Education Level

Veterinarians in Arkansas offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
33.4%
Bachelor's Degree
25.3%
High School or GED
15.1%
Associate's Degree
11.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.8%
Master's Degree
5.1%
Some College
1.5%
Some High School
1.5%
Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Veterinarians in Arkansas
1-2 years
25.8%
None
19.4%
4-6 years
16.6%
Less than 1 year
10.0%
2-4 years
9.5%
10+ years
8.2%
6-8 years
7.1%
8-10 years
3.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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