Associate Veterinarian

About the role

River Valley Animal Hospital, an Arkansas small animal practice, is seeking an associate veterinarian (DVM) to join our 4-doctors and highly qualified support staff team! We are flexible and open to Part-Time or Full-Time.

Core Competencies

• Small Animal Medicine
• Preventive Care & Wellness
• Companion Animal Health
• Veterinary Diagnostics
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Dentistry
• Client Communication
• Case Management
• Team Collaboration
• Anesthesia & Pain Management
• Digital Radiography
• Ultrasonography
• New Graduate Mentorship
• Professional Development

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine (or equivalent certification for international graduates)
• Active Arkansas veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
• Successful completion of the NAVLE
• Commitment to practicing high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
• Dedication to exceptional patient care and client service
• Passion for continuous learning and professional growth

Benefits

• Generous salary + production (no negative accrual)
• Exciting bonus program/relocation assistance
• Flexible Schedule: Open to Part-Time or Full-Time
• PTO hours (with rollover)
• Skilled + fully utilized support staff
• Medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (with HSA option)
• Must be Full-Time
• 401(k) options
• Paid parental leave/bonding time
• Annual CE allowance (with days to attend)
• Professional development assistance
• Guidance from a talented Medical Advisory Board
• Medical freedom to practice skills you're proficient in or explore areas you'd like to learn
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• Paid licensure fees/membership dues
• Plus, more!

What makes River Valley different?

Its not our comprehensive services, extensive treatment options, or our friendly staffed team that make local pet parents choose our hospitalits because we love what we do, and our teams passion for improving the lives of animals truly shines through. We typically have music playing in the back and have a close-knit support staff team full of communicative and talented animal lovers. Family-friendliness is at the forefront of what we do, and its important to us that people enjoy coming to work and like who they work with!

Our facility

Our beautiful facility is well-equipped with digital radiology, ultrasound, stables and boarding areas, an in-house lab, and more. To virtually tour our hospital and learn more about our story, services, and team, visit www.rvahvets.com.

Location

With a population of just a few thousand, Barling is a tight-knit community located on the southeastern outskirts of the Fort Smith metro. Residents are friendly, neighborhoods are extremely safe and peaceful, and the cost of living is lower than the national average and most cities in the state. Barling is the kind of place where strangers lend a helping hand, social circles revolve around church and ballgames, and the local schools teach more traditional values. For those looking to experience all four seasons, Barling is perfectthe summers are hot, winters are cold, and fall and spring are absolutely gorgeous. Plus, being so close to Fort Smith (Arkansas 2nd largest city), our community gets the best of both worldsa nice small town with the convenience of big city shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.