Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian
ChattanoogaOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
A board-certified or residency-trained veterinary surgeon joins an emergency and specialty hospital to perform advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, lead and grow the surgery service, and mentor veterinarians and interns.
About this role
Help build and shape the future of veterinary surgery in Chattanooga!
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian to join our growing surgery service within a collaborative emergency and specialty hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for a surgeon who wants more than a clinical role. You’ll have the opportunity to help grow and shape our surgical service, manage a diverse and complex caseload, collaborate with emergency and specialty clinicians, and mentor veterinarians and interns in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Why This Veterinary Surgery Opportunity Stands Out
Build the service: Play a key role in developing and expanding our surgery program.
Leadership opportunities: Equity and leadership pathways are available for qualified candidates.
Advanced surgical medicine: Practice with access to CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, transfusion medicine, ICU monitoring, and fully equipped surgical suites.
Collaborative specialty team: Work alongside specialists in surgery and oncology and a growing team of emergency clinicians.
Diverse caseload: Manage challenging soft tissue and orthopedic surgical cases with strong emergency and critical care support.
Mentorship: Help mentor emergency clinicians, interns, and other veterinarians while contributing to a culture of clinical excellence.
Flexible scheduling: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with a focus on sustainable scheduling and work-life balance.
Live and work in scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee!
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Key Responsibilities
$200k - $250k base salary with 25% production (negotiable) - No Negative Accrual
Equity and leadership pathways available to qualified candidates
50k sign-on bonus
Up to $10k relocation assistance
Annual student loan relief
401(k) Retirement Plan and 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
Diverse and exciting surgical caseload
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school
Active veterinary license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain – we cover state licensure transfer fees)
Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS) or residency-trained and board-eligible in veterinary surgery
Passion for advanced, high-quality medicine
Strong communicator with a professional, team-oriented approach
Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellence
Benefits
A 6,180-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility providing advanced emergency and specialty care
A team of Specialists in Oncology and Surgery, and a cohesive group of nine (and counting) Emergency Clinicians
A skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff (4 to 1 Veterinary Technician to DVM Ratio)
A dedicated leadership team including a Hospital Administrator, a Director of Clinical Staff, and a Client Service Supervisor
Practice advanced ECC medicine with access to CT imaging, ultrasound, endoscopy, ICU monitoring, transfusion medicine, and fully equipped surgical suites to support complex case management
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
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A collaborative culture rooted in teamwork, quality medicine, and client experience
Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation about your career goals and clinical interests.We’d love to discuss how you can help shape the future of veterinary surgery at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga.
