Associate Dvm Jobs in Arkansas (NOW HIRING)

Come join a thriving practice in the desirable West Little Rock neighborhood of Little Rock, AR!

Why Join the Team

• Supportive, educational, and collaborative work environment, with a true team approach to complicated cases
• Dedicated mentorship provided for experienced and new graduates
• Diverse perspectives, ideas, and cultures welcomed and represented among our team
• State-of-the-art equipment, including advanced ultrasonography, digital radiology, and laser surgery, providing veterinarians with access to the latest veterinary technology
• Focus on work/life balance – Two weeks paid vacation with no after-hours emergency duties required
• Paid continuing education to foster a continued curiosity and love for the veterinary field
• Competitive compensation with signing bonuses, retention bonuses and relocation expenses offered

Who Do We Look For

• Dedicated, enthusiastic, and team-oriented veterinarians committed to providing high quality levels of patient care
• Excellent communicators seeking to develop strong client relationships built on trust
• An interest in strengthening internal medicine skills is especially welcomed, with mentorship available. Our head of medicine worked for 31 years under a boarded internist/neurologist; we perform routine and emergency surgery. All of our doctors enjoy teaching.
• Although experienced clinicians preferred, students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated and intentional mentorship, including in internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry
• Position available for full or part time associate veterinarians
• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent, is required. Arkansas temporary or full license required.

Compensation

• Anticipated pay range is a base salary of $110,000 to $120,000 per year, plus production bonuses.
• Sign-on commitment and retention bonus of up to $30,000 available, paid evenly at the start of employment at the 6 months and 1 year work anniversary.
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and production goals.

Health & Well-being

• Health insurance offered
• Generous company contributed SEP_IRA retirement savings plan available
• Professional development assistance provided for continuing education
• Employee discounts for personal pet care provided

Job Description

Company Info

Pinnacle Valley Westrock Animal Hospital is a well-equipped small animal exclusive practice in Little Rock, Arkansas. We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, team-oriented associate veterinarian to join our well-established practice. An interest in strengthening internal medicine skills is a plus, and an interest in surgery is welcome. No after-hours emergency duties are required.

Meet our doctors: Rene LaVergne, DVM (LSU '90) -- owner, manager, surgeon, with medicine and ER experience. Sonya LaVergne, DVM (LSU '91) -- owner, with 31 years of medicine experience and skilled in internal medicine and neurology. Karen Hooks, DVM (Tuskegee '88) -- medicine, chiropractic, and acupuncture, with ER experience and thorough orthopedic diagnostic skills. Shelby Lowery, DVM (Ross '22). All four take a true team approach to complicated cases, backed by a highly skilled and friendly support staff.

Our facility is well-equipped with advanced ultrasonography, digital radiology, state-of-the-art laser surgery and surgical monitoring equipment, a dental machine, an in-house diagnostic lab, and a fully-stocked on-site pharmacy. We have 3 exam rooms, a fully-equipped surgical suite, boarding facilities with a separate cat boarding area, an isolation unit, and an on-site groomer. We also refer to local specialists – internist, dermatologist, ophthalmologist, and surgeon – to assist with advanced cases and special procedures.

We have an extremely loyal and proactive clientele, and our focus is on providing the best medical care for our patients alongside the highest level of customer service for our clients. We're located in the desirable West Little Rock neighborhood, a short drive from downtown and close to a number of local parks and attractions.

If this sounds like the right fit, we'd love to hear from you!