Job ID: TN4315

Knoxville, Tennessee, US

Discipline

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary (Annual)

Competitive Salary

Hours

Full Time

Equipment In-House Labs

Recruiter

Evie Godwin

+1 (434) 322-9900

Associate Veterinarian

The Package

Competitive Salary
  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Short / long Term Disability paid for by employer
  • Complimentary Life Insurance $25,000; with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
  • Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
  • Insurance Plans with multiple options
  • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
  • Dental Insurance; includes a 100% paid premium option
  • Vision Insurance options
  • Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support
  • Generous Continuing Education Program
  • Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
  • Paid PTO
  • AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
  • VIN provided
  • Reimbursement for: state Veterinary License / DEA License / state VMA Dues / AVMA Dues/ +/-specialty dues

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a veterinary hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their team, offering full-time or part-time opportunities working with dogs and cats in a full-service small animal practice.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality veterinary care across a broad range of services, including wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and internal medicine. Responsibilities include managing caseloads efficiently, diagnosing and treating illnesses, performing procedures, and maintaining accurate medical records using established protocols. You will be expected to educate clients on preventative care such as vaccinations, parasite control, and overall wellness, while building strong client relationships. The role also involves prioritizing urgent and serious cases, collaborating with team members, and contributing to a positive and efficient hospital environment. This opportunity is open to both experienced veterinarians and those earlier in their careers who are committed to high standards of care.

Practice Details
This is a full-service veterinary hospital offering comprehensive care supported by an on-site laboratory, pharmacy, boarding, and examination facilities. Services include wellness exams, dental care, pet surgeries, diagnostic testing, advanced diagnostic imaging, spay and neuter procedures, dental radiology, urgent care, dermatology and allergy care, behavior support, end-of-life care, pet health certificates, mobile veterinary services, and medical boarding. The practice emphasizes compassionate, high-quality medicine while utilizing advanced diagnostics to support clinical decision-making. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Team
The team consists of 4 DVMs supported by a great tenured support team, creating a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Candidate Requirements 

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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