Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
An established companion animal veterinary hospital in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced clinical team. Serving the East Nashville community since 2011, the hospital provides comprehensive veterinary services for dogs and cats, with a varied caseload encompassing General Practice, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging and Urgent Care. The practice combines preventive healthcare with advanced medical and surgical capabilities, offering opportunities to manage a broad range of companion animal conditions within a collaborative clinical environment. The position provides scope to develop individual clinical interests while maintaining an active veterinary caseload, supported by experienced veterinary colleagues and access to specialist consultation through the wider veterinary organisation. The hospital maintains a strong emphasis on clinical standards, continuity of care and client education, with opportunities for professional development and independent clinical decision-making.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will undertake the full scope of GP responsibilities, managing a varied canine and feline caseload encompassing Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Surgery and ongoing medical management. The position offers opportunities to develop clinical interests in Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Dentistry and the management of more complex medical conditions. The successful veterinarian will exercise independent clinical judgement while collaborating with experienced colleagues on diagnostic investigation, treatment planning and challenging clinical cases. Access to consultation with board-certified specialists within the wider veterinary network provides additional support for complex medical and surgical decision-making. The role also offers opportunities to contribute to the hospital’s established approach to preventive healthcare, maintain long-term client relationships and support the continued development of clinical services within a collaborative General Practice environment.

Practice Details
The hospital provides comprehensive General Practice services for dogs and cats, including Preventive Medicine, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedic Medicine, Dermatology, Senior Pet Care, Nutritional Counselling, Pain Management, vaccinations, parasite prevention, microchipping and Urgent Care during normal operating hours. Dental services include professional dental cleaning, Dental Radiography and dental surgical procedures, while surgical capabilities encompass routine Soft Tissue procedures and additional Orthopedic services. Diagnostic equipment includes Digital Radiography, Ultrasound, Tonometry, Electrocardiography (ECG) and Endoscopy, alongside blood testing and laboratory diagnostic services. The hospital also provides advanced medical care supported by access to board-certified specialist consultation, enabling collaborative management of selected complex cases. Additional services include puppy and kitten wellness programmes, weight management, hospice care and euthanasia. The practice is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and is closed on Sundays.

Team
The hospital operates with an established five-veterinarian team, supported by veterinary technicians, assistants and administrative personnel. The clinical team provides experience across General Practice, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging and preventive healthcare, with additional specialist consultation available through the wider veterinary network. The incoming Associate Veterinarian will join a collaborative working environment that supports independent clinical decision-making, shared case discussions and continued professional development. The hospital’s established presence within the East Nashville community provides opportunities to develop long-term client relationships while contributing to the continued growth of its veterinary services.

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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