Associate Veterinarian

GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital · Animal Health Partners (AHP); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and paid holidays

Continuing education allowance

Licensing/DEA reimbursement

Job summary

GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital in Nashville is building a neighborhood-centered veterinary team as we prepare to open our first Nashville hospital in March 2027. We seek a doctor who helps shape culture, build lasting client relationships, and practice excellent medicine for the community.

This opportunity supports strong mentorship, work-life balance, and a hospital designed to grow with a rapidly expanding organization. We value collaboration and compassionate care for pets and families.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Tennessee or eligible for licensure.
• Experience delivering medical, dental, and preventive care.
• Strong communication with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Practice evidence-based medicine with diagnostic support
• Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry procedures
• Develop individualized treatment plans
• Educate clients with clear, compassionate communication
• Collaborate with support staff and clinicians
• Contribute to a learning, accountable, and improvement focused environment
• Build relationships with Nashville pet families

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Surgical skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment support available for qualified candidates.

Help Build the Neighborhood Animal Health Team Nashville Deserves

At GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital, we're building a neighborhood-centered animal hospital designed around a simple belief: when veterinary teams thrive, pets and families receive better care.

As we prepare to open our first Nashville hospital in March 2027, we're seeking a doctor who wants to help shape a culture, build lasting client relationships, practice excellent medicine, and create a hospital that becomes a trusted part of the community.

This opportunity is ideal for veterinarians who believe strong medicine and a great life outside of work should exist together.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Help establish medical protocols and standards
• Influence workflows and hospital operations
• Shape the client experience from day one
• Build a collaborative, positive hospital culture
• Develop long-term relationships with patients and families
• Grow alongside a rapidly expanding organization

Your ideas, voice, and leadership will directly impact the future of the hospital.

The Role

• Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care
• Practice evidence-based medicine with strong diagnostic support
• Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry procedures
• Develop treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs
• Educate clients through clear, compassionate communication
• Collaborate with a skilled support team and fellow clinicians
• Contribute to an environment focused on learning, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Build meaningful relationships with Nashville pet families

Whether you're an experienced doctor seeking your next home or an early-career veterinarian looking for strong mentorship and support, we'd love to talk with you. GoodNeighbor was intentionally designed to support veterinarians throughout every stage of their career journey.

Schedule Designed for Balance

• 4 clinical days per week
• Only 1 Saturday every 4 weeks
• A fair and sustainable system that allows time for family, hobbies, travel, and recovery

We believe great medicine requires energized doctors, that's why our veterinarians work:

Benefits for you:

• Competitive base salary plus and a transparent production compensation model designed to reward the work you actually do
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and mental health support
• Continuing education allowanceLicensing, DEA and professional membership reimbursement

We care for the pets of the people who care for ours. Each employee receives coverage for two personal pets, including:

Neighbor in Need Fund

Every GoodNeighbor veterinarian receives a $2,500 annual "Neighbor in Need" stipend to help clients access care when finances become a barrier.

No committee, no barriers, no guilt, just trust in your professional judgment to help pets receive the care they need.

Practice Where You Belong

If you're looking for serious medicine, visible support, sustainable systems, and the rare opportunity to help build a hospital from the ground up, we invite you to join us.

Strong medicine should feel human. Honest guidance should feel clear. A veterinary career should still leave room for a life.