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. This is a unique opportunity to provide advanced emergency and critical care, collaborate with board-certified specialists, mentor clinicians, and help develop best practices that elevate patient care.
Why This Criticalist Opportunity Stands Out:
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.
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