Veterinarian - Criticalist

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is now hiring a dedicated, experienced board-certified or residency trained Veterinarian - Criticalist (Emergency and Critical Care) to join our team.

**Both full-time and part-time candidates will be considered.

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**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:

• **High earning potential - $200k - $250k base salary with 25% production (negotiable) - No Negative Accrual **
• Equity and leadership pathways available to qualified candidates
• **50k sign-on bonus **
• **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 ER caseload with clinical autonomy - manage cases you won't encounter at other hospitals! **

Our ideal candidate:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Board certification or residency trained in Emergency & Critical Care (DACVECC)
• Highly organized and capable of handling a wide range of cases
• 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
• Active veterinary license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain – we cover state licensure transfer fees)

About Our Hospital:

• A 6,180-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility providing advanced emergency and specialty care
• Advanced diagnostics: onsite CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy
• Fully equipped surgical suites
• 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
• Home to Cure for Cats Thyroid Treatment Center
• A collaborative group of experts that values teamwork, quality medicine, and client experience
• Highly skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff

Join a team that’s shaping the future of specialty and emergency care in Chattanooga. Apply today and take the next step in your emergency and critical care career!