Veterinarian - Cardiologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

CE allowance

Licensure fees paid

No state income tax

Work-life balance

Cardiology autonomy

Job summary

AAVMP in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinarian Cardiologist to lead our new cardiology service within a busy ER/Specialty hospital. You will build protocols, select equipment, recruit and mentor a skilled team, and shape standards of care that define cardiology excellence for our patients.

This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package, including a sign-on option, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and strong work-life

Qualifications

• DVM degree and board eligibility or board-certified in cardiology.
• Strong leadership and communication to guide a cardiology team.
• Ability to build protocols and integrate care within an ER/specialty setting.

Responsibilities

• Build and launch the cardiology department, shaping protocols and equipment choices.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing cardiology team.
• Ensure top-quality patient care and collaboration with staff and clients.

Skills

Cardiology expertise

Leadership

Communication

Education

DVM degree

Board certification in cardiology

Job description

Veterinarian - Cardiologist

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

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

Description

Join our collaborative team in Chattanooga, TN. If you're a board-certified or residency trained Veterinarian Cardiologist, this community needs you!

Play a pivotal role in building and launching our cardiology department. Help shape protocols, choose equipment, and assemble a team that reflects your vision for cardiology excellence.

(Full or part-time as an option.)

Why Choose Us:

• A 6,180-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility providing advanced emergency and specialty veterinary care
• Advanced diagnostics: onsite CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy
• Fully equipped surgical suites
• Specialized equipment including Snyder oxygen cages, canine/feline transfusions, LigaSure, PoliPhase sealant, and GIA stapler
• 24/7 patient monitoring and critical care
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy services
• Isolation ward for infectious disease care
• Home to Cure for Cats Thyroid Treatment Center
• Highly skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff
• A collaborative group of experts that values teamwork and client experience

Why Chattanooga-

• Rock climbing paradise
• Low cost of living
• No state income tax
• Noted as the "Scenic City" at the base of the Appalachia foothills
• Close proximity to Nashville, Knoxville

What You'll Bring:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Board certified or residency trained in cardiology
• 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
• Eager to build and grow a cardiology service within a dynamic and expanding ER/Specialty veterinary hospital

Benefits:

• High earning potential - $200k-$250k base salary with 25% production (negotiable) - no negative accrual
• $75,000 sign-on bonus
• $10,000 relocation assistance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 2% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• CE Allowance ($5,000 a year and 4 days of CE-specific PTO for Board-Certified Specialists)
• We pay 100% of PLIT, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees
• No state income tax!
• Work-life balance
• Cardiology service autonomy