Medical Director - Emergency Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Compensation: $180,000 - $200,000 / year

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Chattanooga is now hiring a dedicated, experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as a Medical Director.

As our Medical Director, you will lead a growing team of specialty and emergency veterinarians. Working alongside a dedicated leadership team, including a Hospital Administrator, a Director of Clinical Staff, and a Client Service Supervisor, you’ll have the opportunity to combine clinical practice with leadership responsibilities, focusing on clinical excellence, mentorship, and strategic growth.

With a high star rating from over 900 Google reviews, we are proud to be not only Chattanooga’s premier specialty and emergency hospital, but also a trusted partner in our community.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Work on the clinical floor 3–4 days per week
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Veterinarians
• Conduct annual reviews, host team meetings, develop compliance protocols, and ensure adherence to standards of care
• Oversee medical staffing plans and align doctor scheduling to patient care needs and operational goals
• Partner with Hospital Leadership and Regional Operations to drive hospital strategy, ensure regulatory compliance, and achieve financial goals
• Create and maintain a positive, team-first environment focused on quality medicine and outstanding client service
• Support Veterinarians’ professional and personal development through coaching and guidance

• $180-200k base salary + production (no negative accrual) (negotiable)
• Eligible for an annual performance bonus
• Equity available to qualified candidates
• Up to $50k sign-on bonus
• Up to $10k relocation assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and 2% company match
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• CE Allowance ($3,500 a year and 3 days of CE-specific PTO for Medical Directors)
• We pay 100% of Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and State Licensure Fees
• Access to specialized veterinary training courses, including a Veterinary Medical Director Cohort Training Program.
• No state income tax!

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
• Active veterinary license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain – we cover state licensure transfer fees)
• Federal DEA licenses or is eligible to obtain upon hire
• 5+ years of Emergency (ER) Veterinary Medicine practice experience
• Prior experience in a Medical Director or leadership role
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills
• Proficiency in internal medicine, diagnostics, surgery and emergency care
• Committed to practicing gold-standard medicine and fostering a positive, growth-focused culture

• A 6,180-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility providing advanced emergency and specialty care
• Advanced diagnostics: onsite CT scanner, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy
• Fully equipped surgical suites
• Specialized equipment including Snyder oxygen cages, canine/feline transfusions, Liga Sure, Poli Phase 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 group of experts that values teamwork, quality medicine, and client experience
• Highly skilled team of Licensed Veterinary Technicians and support staff

Take the next step in your leadership journey! Apply today and help shape the future of specialty and emergency care in Chattanooga.