Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian: River Valley Animal Hospital (Barling, AR) River Valley Animal Hospital, an Arkansas small animal practice, is seeking an associate veterinarian to join our 4-doctors and highly qualified support staff team! We are flexible and open to Part‑Time or Full‑Time. If you are looking to service our clients and want to focus on wellness and relationship building, there is a place for you here! We know not everyone prefers the surgical side, we have that covered with many talented and passionate DVM's who prefer surgery. Come meet our team and find your new home at River Valley Animal Hospital! Ideal Associate We welcome Veterinarians of all experience levels, including recent grads – we love to mentor! In addition to high‑quality medicine, we are looking for doctors with excellent client communication and customer service skills. We highly value compassion, empathy, and open/positive communication. We require a valid Arkansas veterinary license. We are looking for a Veterinarian who is upbeat, easy‑going, warm, and friendly. Our Investment In YOU 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? It's not our comprehensive services, extensive treatment options, or our friendly staffed team that make local pet parents choose our hospital – it's because we love what we do, and our team's 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 we want people to enjoy coming to work and like who they work with. Escape to small town Arkansas! 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 perfect – the summers are hot, winters are cold, and fall and spring are absolutely gorgeous. Plus, being so close to Fort Smith, our community gets the best of both worlds – a nice small town with the convenience of big city shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. #J-18808-Ljbffr