Veterinarian

National Veterinary Associates; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

CE allowance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates' Carothers Parkway Animal Clinic in Brentwood, TN is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our four-doctor practice. We offer a 10-hour shift, four days per week (Tue–Fri) in a low-stress environment with a strong work-life balance.

Our hospital features an in-house IDEXX lab, digital radiography, lasers, five exam rooms, and an on-site practice manager. We provide mentorship for vets in their first three years, CE allowance, 401(k), and paid time off,

Qualifications

• DVM degree required.
• Experience in small animal general practice preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care for small animals in a four-doctor practice.
• Collaborate with team to deliver high-quality veterinary care and client education.
• Participate in a mentorship program for early-career veterinarians.

Job description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM) — Carothers Parkway Animal Clinic | Brentwood, TN
Small Animal General Practice | Full-Time or Part-Time | 4-Day Work Week | Just 15–20 Minutes from Nashville

Carothers Parkway Animal Clinic, a well-established and steadily growing small animal general practice in Brentwood, TN, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our four-doctor team. This opening comes as one of our beloved doctors — a well-respected veterinarian in this community for many years — begins a well-earned retirement. We\'re looking for the right person to carry that legacy of trusted, compassionate care forward.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week, Tuesday–Friday
• Predictable scheduling built around a genuinely low-stress, casual work environment
• Practice-wide commitment to work-life balance — for doctors and staff

Practice & Technology

• Full in-house IDEXX lab station for real-time diagnostics
• Reference lab partnerships with Antech and IDEXX
• Digital radiography
• Surgical and Therapeutic Lasers
• 5 large, well-equipped exam rooms with teaching aids and screens for client education and live diagnostic review
• On-site practice manager, so you can focus on medicine
• Beautiful, modern hospital space
• Multiple specialty and ER referral partners within 20 minutes (cardiology, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, dentistry/oral surgery, internal medicine, and more)
• Highly competitive salary
• Signing bonus
• Opt into our12-month structured mentorship program for those in their first 3 years of practice
• Continuing education (CE) allowance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off

An Affluent, Engaged Client Base
Brentwood is one of the most affluent communities in the Nashville metro, and our clients expect — and are willing to invest in — advanced, thorough veterinary care. That means you get to practice gold-standard medicine with clients who follow through on recommendations, not compromise-driven care.

Location: Music City and Beyond
Just south of Nashville, "Music City," you\'ll have easy access to live music on Music Row, Smoky Mountain weekend trips, Memphis blues, and an incredible local food scene — from farm-to-table markets to food trucks to fine dining. Brentwood also sits in Williamson County Schools, ranked the #1 school district in Tennessee and top 5 nationally among districts of its size — a serious selling point for relocating families.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we\'re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we\'re committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado\'s Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.