Description

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

Shape the future of emergency and critical care medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee!
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Board-Certified Criticalist (DACVECC) or Residency-Trained Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian to join a growing specialty team. You’ll have the opportunity to provide advanced ECC care, collaborate with specialists, mentor clinicians, and help develop best practices that elevate patient care.

• 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.

Live and work in scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee!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
• 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
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• A collaborative culture rooted in teamwork, quality medicine, and client experience

Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation about your career goals and clinical interests.We’d love to discuss how you can help shape the future of emergency and critical care medicine at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga.

About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Chattanooga

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is a 24-hour Emergency and Referral facility. We are a one-of-a-kind specialty animal hospital comprised of a cohesive group of experts who values teamwork and client experience. Our hospital is a neighborhood partner and a trusted resource that has the tools to provide advanced diagnostics, evaluation, and treatment.

We provide veterinary care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Our hospital is comprised of a cohesive group of veterinarians who are board-certified, with advanced experience and training in a variety of areas: internal medicine, surgery, and oncology. We use state-of-the-art medical technology and fully equipped surgical suites, including an on-site CT scanner, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and endoscopy.

Hear more about working with us from the team at Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Chattanooga!

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, or any other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.