Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 2% company match

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

CE allowance: $5,000 a year

Paid time off

No state income tax!

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Knoxville, Tennessee, seeks a board certified or residency trained Veterinary Surgeon. The position offers a competitive salary of $200,000 - $250,000, with benefits including a lucrative sign-on bonus and extensive medical insurance. Ideal candidates are passionate about surgery and teamwork, with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. The facility boasts advanced surgical technology and a dedicated Intensive Care Unit, making it ideal for professionals committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency trained in veterinary surgery.
• Passionate about practicing outstanding medicine.
• Strong communicator with professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries with a focus on patient care.
• Collaborate with a team of specialists.
• Monitor patients post-operatively in the ICU.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Veterinary surgery expertise

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent

Job description

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

Department: Veterinarians

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Description

We are seeking a board certified or residency trained Veterinary Surgeon to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee! Both full‑time and part‑time Veterinary Surgeon candidates will be considered.

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 or residency trained in veterinary surgery
• 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, a criticalist, and an anesthesiologist, along with highly trained emergency veterinarians and veterinary interns.
• The latest specialized surgery and diagnostic instrumentation and equipment including 16‑slice CT scanner, Vivid iQ echocardiogram platform, digital radiology, ultrasound systems, fluoroscopy unity, endoscopy, high‑def Storz tower with new laparoscopic equipment, Arthrex equipment, LigaSure, Autocon III, Storz Ho‑YAG laser, Synthes locking plates, and 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