An AAHA-accredited emergency and specialty hospital in Chattanooga, TN is hiring a Locum Veterinarian, offering up to $150,000. This opportunity blends high-acuity medicine with strong clinical support and advanced diagnostics.
The Hospital
This 24/7 referral and emergency hospital provides a collaborative, team-centered environment with a robust caseload across emergency, surgery, internal medicine, interventional radiology, rehabilitation, and oncology. The facility features an on-site intensive care unit with advanced monitoring and critical-care capabilities, including mechanical ventilation, continuous ECG/telemetry, transfusion therapy, and hemodialysis capability. Diagnostic resources include CT, MRI, digital radiography, ultrasound/echocardiography, fluoroscopy, and nuclear scintigraphy, allowing comprehensive case workups without leaving the building. An established training culture supports professional growth, with rotating interns and close collaboration between emergency clinicians and specialists to deliver consistent, high-quality care.
Location
Set along the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains, Chattanooga offers a dynamic blend of outdoor adventure, culture, and connectivity that supports both work and life.
- Gig City infrastructure with citywide fiber internet for fast, reliable connectivity
- Minutes to Lookout Mountain, Rock City, and Ruby Falls, plus extensive hiking, climbing, paddling, and mountain-biking
- Lively riverfront and downtown with the Tennessee Aquarium, Walnut Street pedestrian bridge, and the Hunter Museum
- Festivals, live music, and sporting events throughout the year, including major regattas and triathlons
- Diverse economy across healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, logistics, and growing tech
- Cost of living below the U.S. average, with attractive housing options and short commutes
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
- State veterinary license and DEA license reimbursement
- Professional liability coverage
- Short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
- Employee assistance and wellness resources
- Uniform/scrub allowance
- Flexible scheduling options within a 24/7 hospital environment
The Role
- Provide emergency and urgent care during scheduled shifts within a 24/7 hospital
- Triage, stabilize, diagnose, and treat a broad range of medical and surgical presentations
- Utilize on-site imaging modalities and collaborate with specialty teams for advanced workups
- Manage hospitalized and ICU patients with support from experienced technicians and critical-care resources
- Perform common emergency procedures and soft-tissue interventions as appropriate to experience
- Communicate clearly with pet owners and maintain thorough medical records
- Collaborate with surgeons, internists, oncologists, rehabilitation professionals, and interventional radiology for coordinated care
- Contribute to a teaching-oriented environment alongside interns and technical staff
- Shifts may include days, swings, overnights, weekends, and holidays, as aligned with hospital needs
Requirements
- DVM/VMD (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Eligibility for, or current, license to practice veterinary medicine in Tennessee
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- DEA registration or eligibility
- Previous emergency or high-acuity experience preferred; strong new graduates with relevant rotations will be considered
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and client-service skills
- Comfort working some evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced setting
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