Job ID: TN1586

Chattanooga, Tennessee, US

Discipline

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary (Annual)

Competitive Salary

Equipment Ultrasound Endoscope CT Scanner

Recruiter

Evie Godwin

+1 (434) 322-9900

Other (Veterinary Specialist)

The Package

Competitive Salary
  • Generous salary
  • Signing bonus
  • Flexible scheduling for an all-important work/life balance
  • Quality health insurance (health/dental/vision)
  • 401k match
  • Student loan pay out (they will pay your student loan for 4 years!)
  • PTO
  • CE
  • Dues and licenses

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a specialty and emergency hospital located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, currently seeking a full-time Specialty Medical Director to lead their established and expanding team. This position is ideal for a board-certified or residency-trained Internist who is passionate about clinical excellence and has a strong interest in leadership, mentorship, and strategic hospital development.

Working Hours / Rota
The Medical Director will spend three to four days per week on the clinical floor, with the remainder of their time dedicated to administrative and leadership responsibilities. This is a full-time position, the hospital are open to discussing a schedule.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Specialty Medical Director will oversee the clinical and operational aspects of the hospital, ensuring high standards of care while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. Responsibilities include mentoring and supporting veterinarians, conducting annual reviews, leading team meetings, developing protocols, and aligning staffing and scheduling with patient care demands. The role also includes working closely with hospital and regional leadership to maintain compliance and achieve financial and strategic goals. This position is open to experienced candidates only.

Practice Details
This 6,180-square-foot facility offers state-of-the-art emergency and specialty care, with advanced diagnostics such as onsite CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. The hospital is equipped with fully outfitted surgical suites, Snyder oxygen cages, transfusion capabilities, LigaSure, PoliPhase sealant, and a GIA stapler. Additional services include 24/7 critical care monitoring, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, an isolation ward, and a specialized feline thyroid treatment center. The hospital is highly rated in the local community, with a strong reputation for both quality of care and client service.

Team
The hospital is home to six DVMs and a highly skilled support staff, including Licensed Veterinary Technicians. The culture emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and professional development, with a leadership team that includes a Hospital Administrator, Director of Clinical Staff, and Client Service Supervisor.

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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