Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian

innovetivepetcare; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunities

Leadership pathways

Flexible scheduling

Mentorship program

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian to join our growing surgery service. This role offers leadership opportunities and a chance to shape the future of our surgical program within a collaborative emergency and specialty hospital.

You will manage a diverse, complex caseload alongside specialists in surgery and oncology, while mentoring interns and veterinarians in a supportive team environment and contributing to

Qualifications

• Board-certified surgeon or residency-trained veterinarian with advanced surgical expertise.
• Experience mentoring veterinarians and interns in a hospital setting.
• Strong collaboration skills with emergency and oncology teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and growth of the surgical service within a busy hospital.
• Mentor clinicians, residents and interns to clinical excellence.
• Collaborate with specialty colleagues on complex soft tissue and orthopedic cases.
• Support sustainable scheduling and work-life balance initiatives.

Skills

Board-Certified Surgeon

Residency-Trained Veterinarian

Leadership experience

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Residency in Veterinary Surgery

Job 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.

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.

Why This Veterinary Surgery Opportunity Stands Out

• 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.

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