Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

Innovetive PetCare•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

Lookout Valley Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced General Practice Veterinarian to join its collaborative, multi-doctor team in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The clinic offers a supportive environment, experienced veterinary technicians, a diverse caseload, and flexibility to build a schedule that supports work-life balance. The position provides opportunities to maintain clinical skills and practice general medicine and surgery in a team-focused setting. This is a full-time role with a flexible schedule developed collaboratively around the veterinarian’s availability and practice needs. Rotating Saturday coverage is required. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The clinic provides surgery, dental, preventative, wellness, and diagnostic services. Equipment includes digital radiography, ultrasound, and an in-house laboratory. The caseload includes soft-tissue, orthopedic, dental, and elective procedures. The veterinary technician-to-DVM ratio is 1.5 to 1.

Requirements

DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Tennessee.
At least 2 years of experience practicing small-animal general medicine and surgery.
Outgoing, client-focused, compassionate approach.
Ability and willingness to collaborate in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in general soft-tissue surgery and dental care.

Responsibilities

Provide general-practice veterinary medicine and surgery for small animals.
Perform general soft-tissue surgery and provide dental care.
Collaborate with the multi-doctor team and support staff to deliver high-quality veterinary care.
Provide rotating Saturday coverage.

Benefits

Base salary of $110,000–$120,000 with production; compensation is negotiable, with earning potential of $200,000 or more depending on experience and schedule.
No negative accrual.
Sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance.
Student loan assistance through the Head Start Program, with eligibility to receive assistance with every paycheck.
401(k) retirement plan with a 2% company match.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off that increases annually.
Paid parental leave.
$2,500 annual continuing education allowance and 3 days of CE-specific paid time off for full-time veterinarians.
Coverage of 100% of DEA registration, state licensure fees, and AVMA membership.
Professional liability insurance (PLIT) through the AVMA partnership.
Access to specialized veterinary training courses, including Global FAST Scan Ultrasound, 3-Day Spay & Neuter Training, and 2-Day Hands-On Dental Training.