Small Animal Surgeon - Flexible Scheduling Available | Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three-day, four-day, and rotating 3/4/3 schedule options | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $275,000—$325,000 | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125K  

Position Overview

Join PetVet Care Centers as a Small Animal Surgeon Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency. You’ll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center/Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network. 

Memphis Veterinary Specialists (MVS) in Memphis, Tennessee is a leading multi-specialty and emergency veterinary center, providing top-tier care to over 2,000 referring veterinarians across five states. We are passionate about excellence in veterinary medicine, and our specialists and emergency clinicians work together to deliver the highest standard of care. At MVS, we foster a unique, supportive culture where collaboration, mutual respect, and enjoying our work environment are key values.  

You care for pets. We care for you. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

Memphis offers a vibrant life beyond work, with legendary music, celebrated barbecue, Southern charm, and outdoor recreation along the Mississippi River—all paired with an approachable cost of living. From Beale Street and Graceland to the city’s thriving food and cultural scenes, there is always something new to experience. At Memphis Veterinary Specialists & Emergency, you’ll also find:  

• A state-of-the-art, 18,000-square-foot facility featuring an on-site CT scanner, digital radiology, endoscopy, ultrasound, and an I-131 treatment ward 
• A collegial culture focused on making a difference for patients and clients while genuinely enjoying the people you work alongside 
• We have a highly skilled technical team and strong support staff 
• You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about advancing veterinary medicine and supporting one another every step of the way 

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony 

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, MVS offers flexible scheduling options, including: 

• Three-day workweeks 
• Four-day workweeks 
• A 3/4/3 schedule 

If flexibility is important to you, we’ll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work. 

Compensation ranges reflect a full-time 40-hour workweek, and other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members. 

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include: 

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $275,000–$325,000 
• Production bonuses with no negative accrual option available 
• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125,000 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster) 
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution 
• Team Member Pet Discounts 
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP 
• CE stipends and career development resources 
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship 
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources 

Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Julia Stephens at  for additional information about our data practices.