Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Want your surgical skills to be a bigger part of your veterinary career?

If you're a small-animal veterinarian who enjoys challenging cases and wants to keep developing clinically, this opportunity could be an exciting next step. The role combines general veterinary medicine with a meaningful surgical focus, offering the chance to use existing strengths while continuing to expand your capabilities in a supportive, multi-doctor setting.

What You'll Find Here

• More surgical variety: Put your skills to work across orthopedic and soft-tissue procedures rather than focusing solely on routine appointments.
• Build your expertise: Veterinarians with orthopedic experience—or a strong interest in developing it—are encouraged to explore the opportunity.
• Work alongside other clinicians: Collaborate with veterinary colleagues and skilled support staff when managing cases and planning treatment.
• Keep your interests in play: There is scope to pursue areas such as dentistry, diagnostic imaging, and complementary approaches to patient care.
• Earn based on your contribution: Receive a base salary plus quarterly production incentives, with no negative accrual.
• Invest in your future: Continuing education and professional development support can help you advance your clinical goals.

What You'll Be Doing

This small-animal general practice handles preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery, with a particular emphasis on orthopedic and advanced soft-tissue cases. Surgical work may include cruciate ligament procedures, fracture repair, and other complex soft-tissue surgeries. Diagnostic imaging and additional therapeutic services broaden the clinical offering.

Experience with orthopedic surgery is valuable, but veterinarians interested in strengthening this skill set may also find the role worth discussing. Animal chiropractic certification is a plus, not a requirement.

Who Might Love This

• An experienced DVM who wants surgery to play a larger role in their work.
• A veterinarian with orthopedic experience looking for a new clinical setting.
• A skilled general practitioner ready to expand into more advanced procedures.
• A clinician who values teamwork, client education, and ongoing learning.

The Basics

• Location: Western Tennessee
• Schedule: Specific scheduling details available during the initial conversation
• Experience: Experienced small-animal veterinarians preferred; orthopedic experience is an advantage
• Compensation: Base salary up to $140,000 , depending on qualifications and experience, plus quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual
• Additional incentives: Sign-on bonus or relocation assistance
• Licensure: Tennessee veterinary licensure required or obtainable

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off with rollover
• Paid parental leave
• Annual continuing education allowance and CE days
• Professional dues and liability coverage
• Professional development support

A Little About the Area

Western Tennessee offers a mix of smaller communities, more affordable living options, and access to the amenities of a larger metropolitan area. It may suit veterinarians who prefer a less urban home base while still wanting dining, entertainment, and recreation within reach.

Let's Talk

You don't have to be actively looking to explore what's next.

If this sounds like the kind of practice environment you've been hoping to find, contact Beyond Just You for a confidential conversation. We'll share the details privately and help you decide whether the opportunity is worth pursuing.

Email: View email address on ziprecruiter.com

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