About this role
Help build and shape the future of veterinary surgery in Chattanooga! Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained Veterinarian to join our growing surgery service within a collaborative emergency and specialty hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a surgeon who wants more than a clinical role. You’ll have the opportunity to help grow and shape our surgical service , manage a diverse and complex caseload, collaborate with emergency and specialty clinicians, and mentor veterinarians and interns in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Why This Veterinary Surgery Opportunity Stands Out Build the service: Play a key role in developing and expanding our surgery program. Leadership opportunities: Equity and leadership pathways are available for qualified candidates. Advanced surgical medicine: Practice with access to CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, transfusion medicine, ICU monitoring, and fully equipped surgical suites. Collaborative specialty team: Work alongside specialists in surgery and oncology and a growing team of emergency clinicians. Diverse caseload: Manage challenging soft tissue and orthopedic surgical cases with strong emergency and critical care support. Mentorship: Help mentor emergency clinicians, interns, and other veterinarians while contributing to a culture of clinical excellence. Flexible scheduling: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with a focus on sustainable scheduling and work-life balance. 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. $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 and exciting surgical caseload