Board-Certified Criticalist (DACVECC) or Residency-Trained Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 / year

Description

• Leadership opportunity: Build and influence ECC services within a growing specialty hospital 
• Specialty collaboration: Work alongside board-certified specialists in surgery and oncology 
• Advanced medicine: Manage complex cases supported by CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, transfusion medicine, and ICU monitoring 
• Schedule flexibility: Full-time and part-time opportunities available. We value sustainable schedules and work-life balance while practicing advanced emergency and critical care medicine.

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 
• Up to $10k 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 ECC caseload with clinical autonomy

Our ideal candidate:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC) or Residency-Trained Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
• Active veterinary license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain – we cover state licensure transfer fees)
• 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

About Our Hospital:

• A 6,180-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility providing advanced emergency and specialty care
• A team of Specialists in Oncology and Surgery, and a cohesive group of nine (and counting) Emergency Clinicians
• A skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff (4 to 1 Veterinary Technician to DVM Ratio)
• A dedicated leadership team including a Hospital Administrator, a Director of Clinical Staff, and a Client Service Supervisor
• Practice advanced ECC medicine with access to CT imaging, ultrasound, endoscopy, ICU monitoring, transfusion medicine, and fully equipped surgical suites to support complex case management
• 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 culture rooted in teamwork, quality medicine, and client experience