Description

Veterinarian - Surgeon

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Reporting To: Jeff Phillips, DVM, MSPVM, PH.D, DACVIM

Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 / year

Description

We are seeking a board certified or residency trained Veterinary Surgeon to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee!

Both full-time and part-time Veterinary Surgeon candidates will be considered.

Benefits:

• $200k-$250k base salary (negotiable) + production
• Lucrative sign-on bonus
• 401(k) with 2% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• CE allowance: $5,000 a year and 4 additional days of PTO
• We pay 100% of AVMA PLIT, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and state licensure fees
• No state income tax!

Our ideal candidate:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Board-certified or residency trained in veterinary surgery.
• 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

What we offer at our practice:

• AAHA Accredited, state-of-the-art veterinary facility
• A team of board-certified surgeons and specialists that practice collaborative medicine between all departments to provide patient's comprehensive care
  • Seven board-certified specialists, including surgeons, oncologists, internists, a criticalist, and an anesthesiologist, along with highly trained emergency veterinarians and veterinary interns.
• The latest specialized surgery and diagnostic instrumentation and equipment including 16-slice CT scanner, Vivid iQ echocardiogram platform, digital radiology, ultrasound systems, fluoroscopy unity, endoscopy, high-def Storz tower with new laparoscopic equipment, Arthrex equipment, LigaSure, Autocon III, Storz Ho-YAG laser, Synthes locking plates, and ESF equipment.
• 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 surgery caseload

About Animal Emergency & Specialty Center - Knoxville

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of 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 surgery and diagnostic instrumentation and equipment including 16-slice CT scanner, Vivid iQ echocardiogram platform, digital radiology, ultrasound systems, fluoroscopy unity, endoscopy, high-def Storz tower with new laparoscopic equipment, Arthrex equipment, LigaSure, Autocon III, Storz Ho-YAG laser, Synthes locking plates, and ESF equipment. In 2026, 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'.

Our hospital is a neighborhood and community partner that provides advanced diagnostics, evaluations, and care in an environment rooted in comfort and compassion. Hear more about working with us from our team at the Animal Emergency and Specialty Center of Knoxville!

Animal Emergency and Specialty is a proud partner of Innovetive Petcare. 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.