Tri-County Veterinary Clinic - Associate Veterinarian

Tri-County Veterinary Clinic; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation or sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tri-County Veterinary Clinic in the Sevierville/Seymour area near Knoxville, TN, is seeking a full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian to join our multi-doctor team. We provide high-volume companion animal care with exotics and a supportive, growth‑minded atmosphere.

The role emphasizes personalized medicine, strong client communication, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
• Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Practice veterinary medicine in compliance with State Veterinary Practice Act and applicable laws; maintain accurate medical records.
• Perform diagnostic workups, establish histories, exams, and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe/administer drugs, vaccines, and therapies; perform surgery and dental procedures as appropriate.
• Communicate diagnoses and home-care instructions to clients and team; address concerns.
• Promote safety by maintaining clean, sterile treatment areas and safe restraint techniques.
• Build relationships with clients and gain trust and compliance.
• Attend department meetings and support hospital alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Surgical skills

Diagnostic abilities

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

Job description

Tri-County Veterinary Clinic - Associate Veterinarian

Tri-County Veterinary Clinic, located less than 30 minutes from downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a large general practice serving companion animals and some exotics since being founded in 2006. The facility boasts quality equipment and a high surgical volume. Our upbeat, motivated staff are passionate about giving back to the community and serving our large base of loyal clients.

We are seeking a full‑time or part‑time Associate Veterinarian to join our multi‑doctor team.

Hospital Highlights

• Multi‑doctor practice with a skilled support team, including LVMTs, in a warm, client‑focused environment
• Robust services and tools: wellness and sick care, dentistry with dental radiographs, digital radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, echocardiograms/ECG, in‑house lab, laser surgery & therapy, soft‑tissue and orthopedic surgery, microchipping, and boarding
• Exotics care (birds, reptiles, pocket pets) for clinicians who enjoy variety
• Family‑oriented, team‑first culture focused on collaboration and professional growth
• Lifestyle location: Sevierville/Seymour area near Knoxville and the Smokies

Who We’re Looking For

• Full‑time or part‑time Associate Veterinarian with 2+ years of experience
• A collaborative teammate who values personalized medicine and stays current on advances in veterinary care

Position Summary

The primary purpose of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service. The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life, builds long‑term bonding relationships with clients, contributes to the development and maintenance of the human‑pet bond, and educates clients on all aspects of pet health.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide consistent high‑quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws; ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.
• Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
• Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.
• Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home‑care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.
• Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
• Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and access to an employee assistance program.
• Monthly bonus program with no negative accrual.
• Continuing education allowance and full week of paid time off for continuing education; additional stipends for hands‑on wet labs/courses.
• Additional internal continuing education opportunities.
• Veterinary Specialists on Demand, NOMV Lifeboat and several other support platforms.
• Relocation or sign‑on bonus.

Hours

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Collaborates effectively in a fast‑paced, client‑centered environment.
• Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high‑quality patient care.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

As set forth in Tri-County Veterinary Clinic’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.