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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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...

St. Francis Veterinary Clinic

Associate Veterinarian

DVM or a New Graduate A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university, or a completed PAVE or ECFVG certification Licensed in good standing to practice in the state of Arkansas...

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of NW Arkansas

Emergency Veterinarian

  • Springdale, AR
  • 6 days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 6 days ago

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

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...

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....

DVM Student Externship

  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago
  • Bentonville, AR
  • 1 day ago

Company Description Animal Urgent Care of Bentonville is available for urgent care pet needs Sunday through Sunday 2pm - 10pm including weekends and holidays. Due to these limited hours and...

Hospital Veterinarian II

  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 14 days ago
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • 14 days ago

The Veterinarian has discretion related to decisions regarding patient care, however, it is imperative that the Veterinarian uphold the standards set forth in the Petco Veterinary SOPs....

Field Swine Veterinarian - R0404507-4330

  • Springdale, AR
  • 16 days ago
  • Springdale, AR
  • 16 days ago

Field Swine Veterinarian - R... at TYSON SALES AND DISTRIBUTION, INC. in Springdale, Arkansas, United States Job Description Certain roles at Tyson require background checks....

Associate Veterinarian

  • Bryant, AR
  • 16 days ago
  • Bryant, AR
  • 16 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....

Associate Veterinarian

  • Paragould, AR
  • 19 days ago
  • Paragould, AR
  • 19 days ago

Job Description For over 45 years, Veterinary Healthcare Clinic has served a longstanding clientele within the greater Paragould-Jonesboro community. About Us Mixed Animal Practice (10% large...

Veterinarian

  • Little Rock, AR
  • 21 days ago
  • Little Rock, AR
  • 21 days ago

Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying Professional comportment and...

Emergency Veterinarian

  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 23 days ago
  • North Little Rock, AR
  • 23 days ago

OFFERING A $50K SIGN-ON BONUS AND RELOCATION IF APPLICABLE Compensation: Up to $200K plus production After Hour Animal Hospital located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is currently seeking a full-time ER Veterinarian...

Associate Veterinarian

  • Mountain Home, AR
  • 24 days ago
  • Mountain Home, AR
  • 24 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....

Veterinary Medical Officer

  • Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
  • 28 days ago
  • Little Rock Air Force Base, AR
  • 28 days ago

Basic Requirement for Veterinary Medical Officer: Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary...

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
33.5%
Bachelor's Degree
25.5%
High School or GED
14.9%
Associate's Degree
11.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.7%
Master's Degree
5.2%
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%


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