Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained in Veterinary Surgery
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Chattanooga
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Job summary
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Chattanooga is seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinary Surgeon to join our growing surgery service within a collaborative emergency and specialty hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
You will help grow and shape the surgical service, manage a complex caseload, mentor veterinarians and interns, and collaborate with a dedicated team of emergency clinicians and specialists. Flexible full-time and part-time options are available.
Qualifications
- DVM degree or equivalent required.
- DVM from an accredited veterinary school.
- Active Tennessee veterinary license or ability to obtain.
- DACVS diplomate or residency-trained/board-eligible in veterinary surgery.
- Commitment to advanced, high-quality medicine.
Responsibilities
- Build and expand the surgery program.
- Provide leadership pathways and equity opportunities for qualified candidates.
- Practice with access to advanced surgical technology and ICU support.
- Collaborate with surgery and oncology specialists and emergency clinicians.
- Manage diverse soft tissue and orthopedic surgical cases.
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Job description
Department: Veterinarians
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee
Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 / year
Help build and shape the future of veterinary surgery in Chattanooga! Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained in Veterinary Surgery Veterinarian to join our growing surgery service within a collaborative emergency and specialty hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for a surgeon who wants more than a clinical role. You'll have the opportunity to help grow and shape our surgical service, manage a diverse and complex caseload, collaborate with emergency and specialty clinicians, and mentor veterinarians and interns in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
- Build the service: Play a key role in developing and expanding our surgery program.
- Leadership opportunities: Equity and leadership pathways are available for qualified candidates.
- Advanced surgical medicine: Practice with access to CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, transfusion medicine, ICU monitoring, and fully equipped surgical suites.
- Collaborative specialty team: Work alongside specialists in surgery and oncology and a growing team of emergency clinicians.
- Diverse caseload: Manage challenging soft tissue and orthopedic surgical cases with strong emergency and critical care support.
- Mentorship: Help mentor emergency clinicians, interns, and other veterinarians while contributing to a culture of clinical excellence.
- Flexible scheduling: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with a focus on sustainable scheduling and work-life balance.
Live and work in scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee! Experience it all in Chattanooga, where mountains, rivers, and a thriving city come together. With no state income tax, your income goes further while you enjoy exceptional outdoor recreation, arts, and culture.
- $200k - $250k base salary with 25% production (negotiable) - No Negative Accrual
- Equity and leadership pathways available to qualified candidates
- 50k sign-on bonus
- Up to $10k relocation assistance
- Annual student loan relief
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and 2% company match
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- CE Allowance ($5,000 a year and 4 days of CE-specific PTO for Board-Certified Specialists)
- We pay 100% of PLIT, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees
- No state income tax!
- Work-life balance
- Diverse and exciting surgical caseload
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
- DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school
- Active veterinary license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain - we cover state licensure transfer fees)
- Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS) or residency-trained and board-eligible in veterinary surgery
- Passion for advanced, high-quality medicine
- Strong communicator with a professional, team-oriented approach
- Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellence
- A 6,180-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility providing advanced emergency and specialty care
- A team of Specialists in Oncology and Surgery, and a cohesive group of nine (and counting) Emergency Clinicians
- A skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff (4 to 1 Veterinary Technician to DVM Ratio)
- A dedicated leadership team including a Hospital Administrator, a Director of Clinical Staff, and a Client Service Supervisor
- Practice advanced ECC medicine with access to CT imaging, ultrasound, endoscopy, ICU monitoring, transfusion medicine, and fully equipped surgical suites to support complex case management
- Specialized equipment including Snyder oxygen cages, canine/feline transfusions, LigaSure, PoliPhase sealant, and GIA stapler
- 24/7 patient monitoring and critical care
- Chemotherapy and immunotherapy services
- Isolation ward for infectious disease care
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- A collaborative culture rooted in teamwork, quality medicine, and client experience
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