Shape the future of emergency and critical care medicine in Chattanooga, Tennessee! Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Board-Certified Criticalist (DACVECC) or Residency-Trained Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian to join a growing specialty team. This is a unique opportunity to provide advanced emergency and critical care, collaborate with board-certified specialists, mentor clinicians, and help develop best practices that elevate patient care. Why This Criticalist Opportunity Stands Out: • Leadership opportunity: Build and influence ECC services within a growing specialty hospital • Specialty collaboration: Work alongside board-certified specialists in surgery and oncology • Advanced medicine: Manage complex cases supported by CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, transfusion medicine, and ICU monitoring • Schedule flexibility: Full-time and part-time opportunities available. We value sustainable schedules and work-life balance while practicing advanced emergency and critical care medicine. Live and work in scenic Chattanooga, Tennessee! Experience it all in Chattanooga, where mountains, rivers, and a thriving city come together. With no state income tax, your income goes further while you enjoy exceptional outdoor recreation, arts, and culture.  Benefits: • High earning potential - $200k - $250k base salary with 25% production (negotiable) - No Negative Accrual • Equity and leadership pathways available to qualified candidates • 50k sign-on bonus • Up to $10k relocation assistance • Head Start Program: Eligibility to receive student loan assistance with every paycheck, helping reduce your debt while you build your veterinary career. • 401(k) Retirement Plan and 2% company match • Paid parental leave • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Paid time off • CE Allowance ($5,000 a year and 4 days of CE-specific PTO for Board-Certified Specialists) • We pay 100% of PLIT, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees • No state income tax! • Work-life balance • Diverse ECC caseload with clinical autonomy Our ideal candidate: • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent • Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (DACVECC) or Residency-Trained Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian • Active veterinary license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain – we cover state licensure transfer fees) • Highly organized and capable of handling a wide range of cases • 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 About Our Hospital: • A 6,180-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility providing advanced emergency and specialty care • A team of Specialists in Oncology and Surgery, and a cohesive group of nine (and counting) Emergency Clinicians • A skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff (4 to 1 Veterinary Technician to DVM Ratio) • A dedicated leadership team including a Hospital Administrator, a Director of Clinical Staff, and a Client Service Supervisor • Practice advanced ECC medicine with access to CT imaging, ultrasound, endoscopy, ICU monitoring, transfusion medicine, and fully equipped surgical suites to support complex case management • Specialized equipment including Snyder oxygen cages, canine/feline transfusions, LigaSure, PoliPhase sealant, and GIA stapler • 24/7 patient monitoring and critical care • Chemotherapy and immunotherapy services • Isolation ward for infectious disease care • Home to Cure for Cats Thyroid Treatment Center • A collaborative culture rooted in teamwork, quality medicine, and client experience  Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation about your career goals and clinical interests. We’d love to discuss how you can help shape the future of emergency and critical care medicine at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga.