Associate Veterinarian

  • Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee
  • 23 hours ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$180,000 Annual

Job Description


Introduction
Our client is a hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their small animal practice providing care for dogs and cats. The hospital is AAHA accredited, demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards of veterinary medicine and patient care. This opportunity is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates looking to work within a collaborative and supportive clinical environment focused on delivering high-quality small animal and urgent care services.

Working Hours / Rota
The position offers full-time or part-time flexibility. Hospital hours are Monday to Wednesday from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm, Thursday from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will examine animals to assess their health, diagnose medical conditions, and develop treatment plans. Responsibilities include providing wellness care, performing diagnostics, conducting surgical and dental procedures, and managing urgent care cases that present during hospital hours. The role also involves advising pet owners on preventative healthcare, maintaining accurate medical records, and collaborating closely with the veterinary and support team to deliver high standards of patient care. This position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Practice Details
The hospital is an AAHA accredited full-service small animal practice delivering comprehensive veterinary care within a modern clinical setting. The facility supports advanced veterinary medicine with digital radiography, ultrasound, diagnostic testing, and a full pharmacy. Services offered include wellness exams, pain management, dermatology, heartworm testing, hospice and euthanasia care, boarding, nutrition counseling, microchipping, vaccinations, dental care, surgery, digital imaging, diagnostics, spay and neuter procedures, telemedicine, and urgent care services. The hospital emphasizes preventative medicine while supporting a diverse caseload that includes medical, surgical, and urgent care cases.

Team
The hospital has 8 DVMs and a great tenured support team, creating a collaborative environment where veterinarians and staff work together to deliver exceptional patient care.

Candidate Requirements

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

About Tempus Recruitment

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The Package

Salary up to $180,000 (Annual)

  • Competitive Annual Base Salary up to $180K
  • Sign On Bonus
  • Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
  • Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
  • 401k with employer match
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Personal Pet Discounts

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$180,000 Annual

Benefit Insights


Health Insurance
Vacation Leave
Flexible Schedules
Sick Leave
401(k)
Holiday Pay
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

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Originally Posted on: 3/31/2026