Daytime ICU - Emergency Veterinarian
About this role
Are you an experienced Emergency Veterinarian looking for the excitement of ER medicine without sacrificing your nights, weekends, or work-life balance?
Join Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga as a Daytime ICU Emergency Veterinarian and enjoy a unique opportunity to practice advanced emergency and critical care medicine alongside specialists, experienced ER clinicians, and a dedicated support team, all with a schedule designed to give you more time outside the hospital.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity:
• Daytime ICU-focused ER role with no overnight shifts or mandatory on-call • Enjoy flexible scheduling! • The full-time schedule generally consists of twelve 12-hour shifts per 4-week block and are typically Monday - Thursday shifts. • Part-time or Full-time candidates will be considered. • $160k base salary plus production with no negative accrual • Collaborate with board-certified specialists in surgery and oncology • Practice advanced emergency medicine with CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, and ICU monitoring • Join a supportive team with a strong technician-to-DVM ratio
Live and work in scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee!
Experience it all in Chattanooga, where mountains, rivers, and a thriving city come together. With no state income tax, your income goes further while you enjoy exceptional outdoor recreation, arts, and culture.
Benefits: • 160k base salary plus production • Production is paid out quarterly with no negative accrual! • Sign-on bonus • Up to $10,000 relocation assistance • Eligible to participate in annual student loan relief program - up to $12,000 annually! • 401(k) Retirement Plan and 2% company match • Paid parental leave • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off • CE Allowance ($2,500 a year and 3 days of CE specific PTO for Full-Time Emergency Veterinarians (ER DVM)) • We pay 100% of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees • Diverse ER caseload with clinical autonomy - manage cases you won't encounter at other hospitals! • Access to specialized veterinary training courses, including Global FAST Scan Ultrasound, 3-Day Spay & Neuter Training, Dental Training, hands-on ER wet labs and education on the latest emergency medicine techniques and procedures. • No state income tax!
Our ideal candidate: • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree / VMD or equivalent • Active veterinary license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain – we cover state licensure transfer fees) • Experience as an ICU Veterinary Hospitalist or Emergency Veterinarian • Passionate about practicing outstanding emergency veterinary medicine but also building and fostering a strong team • Strong communicator who models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients