Emergency/ICU Veterinarian - Day Shift, No Weekends

Goodwin Animal Hospital; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Emergency Veterinarian to join their ICU team. This full-time role offers a rewarding day shift schedule from Monday to Friday, with no weekends required. The ideal candidate will possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and ideally have 2+ years of emergency experience, although mentorship is available for those eager to learn. Enjoy a competitive salary range with significant earning potential, alongside generous benefits including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance. Join a supportive team that values professional growth and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Paid time off

CE Allowance of $2,500

100% coverage of DEA and State Licensure Fees

Access to specialized veterinary training courses

Up to $10k relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Emergency Veterinary Medicine experience preferred.
• Active veterinary license in TN preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Manage a diverse ER caseload with clinical autonomy.

Skills

Emergency Veterinary Medicine

Strong Communication

Team Building

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

CT Scanner

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

Emergency/ICU Veterinarian - Day Shift, No Weekends

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

We are seeking to add an Emergency Veterinarian (ER DVM) to our team in the ICU.

Schedule: day shift Monday - Friday in ICU

• No state income tax
• No non-compete agreements for General Practice
• 125k - 150k salary plus production (negotiable) - earning potential of $200k+
• Production is paid out quarterly with no negative accrual!
• Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus
• Up to $10k relocation assistance

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan with 2% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• CE Allowance of $2,500 a year and 3 days of CE specific PTO
• We pay 100% of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees
• Diverse ER caseload with clinical autonomy - manage cases you won't encounter at other hospitals!
• Access to specialized veterinary training courses, including Global FAST Scan Ultrasound, 3-Day Spay & Neuter Training, and 2-Day Hands-On Dental Training.

Our ideal candidate:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Ideally 2+ years of Emergency Veterinary Medicine experience
  • If you have no ER DVM experience, we offer an ER Mentorship program that is specifically tailored for emergency veterinarians! No prior ER DVM experience is required — we offer mentorship to DVMs with no ER experience who are eager to learn and dive into emergency veterinary medicine.
• An active veterinary license in the state of TN is preferred, but not required, we will cover state licensure transfer fees
• Passionate about practicing outstanding medicine but also building and fostering a strong team
• Strong communicator who models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients

What we offer at our practice:

• State-of-the-art veterinary technology and fully equipped surgical suites, including an on-site CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy.
• The most up-to-date equipment including Snyder oxygen cage, canine and feline transfusions, Liga-Sur, PoliPhase sealant, and GIA stapler
• A team of Specialists in Oncology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine, a cohesive group of seven (and counting) Emergency Clinicians, and a skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff
• 4 to 1 Veterinary Technician to DVM Ratio
• 24-hour monitoring care
• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Isolation ward
• Cure for Cats Thyroid Treatment Center
• A cohesive group of experts that values teamwork and client experience
• A nurturing work atmosphere with ongoing training and development