Emergency Veterinarian

Innovetive PetCare•Chattanooga, TN

55d•Onsite

About The Position

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join their team. This role offers a diverse and challenging caseload, including complex cases not typically seen at other hospitals. The veterinarian will practice advanced emergency and critical care medicine alongside specialists, experienced ER clinicians, and a dedicated support team, with clinical autonomy. The position offers flexible scheduling, with full-time typically involving twelve 12-hour shifts per 4-week block. Experienced overnight ER DVMs can opt for 9 shifts per month. Part-time or full-time candidates are considered. There are no mandatory on-call shifts. The role offers high earning potential with a base salary plus production, and no negative accrual. Collaboration with board-certified specialists in surgery and oncology is part of the role, utilizing advanced equipment like CT, ultrasound, and endoscopy. The hospital boasts a supportive team with a strong technician-to-DVM ratio of 4 to 1. The location in scenic Chattanooga offers outdoor recreation, arts, and culture, with no state income tax.

Requirements

Experience as an Emergency Veterinarian is preferred.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree / VMD or equivalent.
An active veterinary license in the state of TN is preferred, but not required; the employer will cover state licensure transfer fees.
Passionate about practicing outstanding emergency veterinary medicine.
Ability to build and foster a strong team.
Strong communicator who models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an Emergency Veterinarian is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage complex emergency and critical care cases.
Practice advanced emergency and critical care medicine.
Collaborate with board-certified specialists in surgery and oncology.
Utilize advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment including CT, ultrasound, and endoscopy.
Work with a supportive team and a strong technician-to-DVM ratio.
Provide 24/7 patient monitoring and critical care.
Offer chemotherapy and immunotherapy services.
Manage patients in an isolation ward for infectious disease care.
Provide care at the Cure for Cats Thyroid Treatment Center.

Benefits

Salary range of $130k - $160k plus production, with earning potential of $200k+.
Production paid out quarterly with no negative accrual.
Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus.
401(k) Retirement Plan and 2% company match.
Up to $10k relocation assistance.
Eligible to participate in annual student loan relief program - up to $12k annually.
Paid parental leave.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid time off.
$2,500 CE Allowance per year.
3 days of CE specific PTO for Full-Time Emergency Veterinarians.
Employer covers 100% of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees.
Access to specialized veterinary training courses, including Global FAST Scan Ultrasound, 3-Day Spay & Neuter Training, and 2-Day Hands-On Dental Training.
No state income tax.