Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian

AAVMP; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

PTO

CE allowance

Licensure fees covered

No state income tax

Job summary

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian to join our team. You will manage a diverse surgical caseload, collaborate with seven board-certified specialists, and work with a highly skilled support team in a state-of-the-art facility.

Join our advanced specialty and emergency hospital, with 24-hour ICU support and access to the latest diagnostics and equipment, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent required.
• Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian status required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about practicing outstanding medicine.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse soft tissue and orthopedic surgery caseload.
• Collaborate with seven board-certified specialists.
• Mentor interns and emergency clinicians.
• Contribute to growth of the surgery service and specialty care.

Skills

Board-certified surgeon

Residency-trained veterinarian

Strong communication

Team player

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Reporting To: Jeff Phillips, DVM, MSPVM, PH.D, DACVIM

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

Description

Join one of the region's most advanced specialty and emergency hospitals, where you'll collaborate with a team of seven board-certified specialists, experienced emergency clinicians, and highly skilled technicians while managing a diverse and rewarding surgical caseload.

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center is seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee!

• Diverse soft tissue and orthopedic surgery caseload
• Collaborate with seven board-certified specialists
• Access advanced surgical equipment and diagnostics
• Dedicated 24-hour ICU support
• Over 20 Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Flexible schedules: We recognize the importance of maintaining a fulfilling life outside the hospital and offer flexible scheduling options for both full-time and part-time surgeons.

As a member of our surgery team, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate on complex multidisciplinary cases, mentor interns and emergency clinicians, contribute to the continued growth of our surgery service, and help shape the future of specialty care in East Tennessee.

Live and work in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee!

Knoxville, Tennessee offers the perfect mix of southern charm, natural beauty, and urban energy. Nestled at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, it's a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, with endless opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and exploring. The city boasts a vibrant downtown filled with local restaurants, music venues, and festivals that celebrate its rich culture and community spirit. Knoxville's affordable cost of living with no state income tax, great schools, welcoming atmosphere, and strong sense of community make it an ideal place to live and work.

Benefits

• $200k-$250k base salary (negotiable) + production
• Lucrative sign-on bonus
• 401(k) with 2% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• CE allowance: $5,000 a year and 4 additional days of PTO
• We pay 100% of AVMA PLIT, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and state licensure fees
• No state income tax!

Our ideal candidate

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian
• Passionate about practicing outstanding medicine but also working as a cohesive team
• Strong communicator who models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients

What we offer at our practice

• AAHA Accredited, state-of-the-art veterinary facility
• A team of board-certified surgeons and specialists that practice collaborative medicine between all departments to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Seven board-certified specialists, including surgeons, oncologists, internists, criticalists, and an anesthesiologist, along with highly trained emergency veterinarians and veterinary interns.
• The latest specialized surgery and diagnostic instrumentation and equipment including:
  • CT
  • Vivid iq echocardiogram platform
  • Digital radiology
  • Ultrasound systems
  • Fluoroscopy unit
  • Endoscopy
  • High-def Storz tower with new laparoscopic equipment
  • Arthrex equipment
  • LigaSure
  • Autocon III
  • Storz Ho-YAG laser
  • Synthes locking plates
  • ESF equipment.
• Intensive Care Unit that is staffed 24 hours a day so that your patient is carefully monitored post-operatively
• Over 20 highly trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians
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• Diverse and exciting surgery caseload