Veterinarian | DeKalb Animal Clinic
Listed on 2026-02-09
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Animal / Pet Care, Veterinary
USD $/Yr.
- USD $/Yr.
Employment sector:
Clinical Practice
Min
Experience:
Any Experience Level Considered
Position:
Description
Practice Overview
Twenty years ago, DeKalb Animal Clinic was founded to serve the needs of pets in Smithville, TN, and the surrounding area. Since then, we ve developed strong relationships with our clients and are seeing the next generation s pets.
At DeKalb Animal Clinic, building personal relationships with pet owners in our community has been at the heart of this practice. We are a team of animal lovers and want to partner with you to keep pets healthy and happy throughout their lives.
More about the Role
Join our team at Dekalb Animal Clinic and immerse yourself in our friendly culture and progressive medicine. We are proud to have been voted ‘Best of the Best' veterinary clinics in DeKalb County for 5 years in a row!
We rely on a wonderful support staff who anticipate doctors needs. Our team takes pride in giving our clients and their pets the highest quality of care. We are equipped with in-house labs, digital radiographs, ultrasound, and high-speed dental equipment. We aim to support all aspects of your medical and surgical passion; whether you are an experienced doctor ready to begin or a new graduate seeking strong mentorship, we re anxious to add to our team, and a generous compensation and benefits package is included.
About the area: Smithville is located in Middle Tennessee, about an hour east of Nashville, between Murfreesboro and Cookeville. The area offers farmers markets, art festivals, bluegrass music events, Center Hill Lake nearby, and outdoor recreation. This area is one-of-a-kind and suits anyone.
Essential Responsibilities- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end-of-life care.
- Maintain patients medical records.
- Ensure compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Competitive Compensation - All salary ranges are negotiable based on experience
- Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Relocation assistance available
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