Help build and shape the future of veterinary surgery in Chattanooga! Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is seeking a Board-Certified Surgeon or Residency-Trained in Veterinary Surgery Veterinarian to join our growing surgery service within a collaborative emergency and specialty hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a surgeon who wants more than a clinical role. You’ll have the opportunity to help grow and shape our surgical service, manage a diverse and complex caseload, collaborate with emergency and specialty clinicians, and mentor veterinarians and interns in a supportive, team-oriented environment. Why This Veterinary Surgery Opportunity Stands Out • Build the service: Play a key role in developing and expanding our surgery program. • Leadership opportunities: Equity and leadership pathways are available for qualified candidates. • Advanced surgical medicine: Practice with access to CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, transfusion medicine, ICU monitoring, and fully equipped surgical suites. • Collaborative specialty team: Work alongside specialists in surgery and oncology and a growing team of emergency clinicians. • Diverse caseload: Manage challenging soft tissue and orthopedic surgical cases with strong emergency and critical care support. • Mentorship: Help mentor emergency clinicians, interns, and other veterinarians while contributing to a culture of clinical excellence. • Flexible scheduling: Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with a focus on sustainable scheduling and work-life balance. 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: • $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 • Annual student loan relief • 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 and exciting surgical caseload Our ideal candidate: • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent • DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school • Active veterinary license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain – we cover state licensure transfer fees) • Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS) or residency-trained in veterinary surgery • Passion for advanced, high-quality medicine • Strong communicator with a professional, team-oriented approach • Interest in mentorship, collaboration, and clinical excellence 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 veterinary surgery at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga.