Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Chattanooga; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary with 25% production

Sign-on bonus $50,000

Relocation assistance up to $10k

Annual student loan relief

401(k) with 2% match

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

CE allowance $5,000/year + CE PTO

PLIT/DEA/License fees paid

No state income tax

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Chattanooga is seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian to lead and expand our surgical service within a collaborative emergency and specialty hospital in Chattanooga, TN. The ideal candidate will hold a DVM, be either a DACVS or residency-trained and board-eligible in veterinary surgery, and maintain an active Tennessee license.

This role offers leadership opportunities, a diverse case load, and a strong commitment to clinical

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent required.
• ACVS Diplomate or residency-trained and board-eligible in veterinary surgery.
• Active veterinary license in Tennessee (transfer fees covered).

Responsibilities

• Build and shape the surgical service and program.
• Provide leadership opportunities and pathway development.
• Practice advanced surgical medicine with access to CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, ICU, and fully equipped suites.
• Collaborate with surgery, oncology, and emergency clinicians.
• Manage diverse soft tissue and orthopedic surgical cases with critical care support.
• Mentor emergency clinicians, interns, and veterinarians to foster clinical excellence.
• Offer flexible scheduling with both full-time and part-time options.

Skills

Strong communication

Team oriented

Mentorship

Clinical excellence

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Diplomate ACVS or residency-trained in veterinary surgery

Active Tennessee veterinary license

Job description

Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 / year

Description

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 Veterinarian to join our growing surgery service within a collaborative emergency and specialty hospital.

• 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.

Benefits:

• $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

Our ideal candidate:

• 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

About Our Hospital:

• 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