Veterinarian - Surgeon

We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon, board eligible or certified, to join our team. Department Veterinarians Employment Type Full Time Location Knoxville, Tennessee Workplace type Onsite Reporting To Jeff Phillips, DVM, MSPVM, PH.D, DACVIM

What we offer at our practice :

• AAHA Accredited, state-of-the-art veterinary facility
• The latest specialized instrumentation and equipment including Arthrex equipment, orthopedic packs, diagnostic imaging, GE Vivid CT Scanner, and endoscopy
• A team of board-certified surgeons and specialists that practice collaborative medicine between all departments to provide patient's comprehensive care
• Intensive Care Unit that is staffed 24 hours a day so that your patient is carefully monitored post-operatively
• Over 20 highly trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians
• Cure for Cats Thyroid Treatment Center
• Diverse and exciting caseload

Our ideal candidate :

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Board Certification or Residency Trained and Board Eligible in Veterinary Surgery
• Passionate about practicing outstanding medicine but also building and fostering a strong team
• Strong communicator who models a professional and courteous manner with staff and clients

Benefits :

• Sign-on bonus
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 2% company match
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan relief
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• CE Allowance ($2,500 a year and days of CE specific PTO for Full-Time Emergency Veterinarians)
• We pay 100% of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees

About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville

is an AAHA Accredited, premier referral and emergency veterinary hospital. We have an emergency and critical care unit that is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We have a variety of board-certified surgeons and specialists at AESC who treat a wide range of veterinary orthopedic, oncology, thoracic, abdominal, and soft-tissue conditions.

Our team includes over 20 compassionate and highly trained Licensed Veterinary Technicians, numerous veterinary assistants, other support staff, and supportive administration.

We have the latest specialized instrumentation and equipment including 16-slice CT scanner, digital radiology, fluoroscopy unity, endoscopy, high-def Storz tower with new laparoscopic equipment, Arthrex equipment, LigaSure, Autocon III, Storz Ho-YAG laser, Synthes locking plates, ESF equipment, Epic 5c Philips echocardiogram and ultrasound systems including Vivid IQ and Logiq E10, E9 and V2.

In early 2025, we will be completing our 20,000-square-foot specialty expansion and we will be adding Neurology, Cardiology, and other specialists to our team, as well as a new MRI scanner, CT scanner, linear accelerator, IR suite with ceiling-mounted fluoroscopy, and surgical suites measuring at least 18’ x 18’.

We view our hospital as a neighborhood and community partner that provides advanced diagnostics, evaluations, and care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion.

Animal Emergency and Specialty is a proud partner of . Where we believe that you are the future of veterinary medicine. Cultivate, innovate, develop, and collaborate.

Excellent pet care comes from exceptional teams.

Equal Opportunity Employer Policy

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville 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.