Innovetive Petcare
Board-Certified Criticalist (DACVECC) or Residency-Trained Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian
6393 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37421-2569
On-site · Full-time · $200k–$250k (as posted)
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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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.
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
- 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 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
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- A collaborative culture rooted in teamwork, quality medicine, and client experience