Veterinarian | up to $50,000 sign-on bonus | Ideal Veterinary Hospital | Oak Ridge, TN

Job Description

Practice:

At Ideal Veterinary Hospital, we strive to treat you and your pet in the same way we treat our pets: with compassion, understanding, and love. We are lways looking for better ways to treat your furry friend when they need tender love and care.

Position Purpose:

Ideal Veterinary Hospital in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our team. We are a well-established small animal practice dedicated to providing high-quality medical and surgical care to the pets and families in our community. About Ideal Veterinary Hospital:

• Our team: You will join an experienced team that values a collaborative approach to veterinary medicine. Our 3-doctor team brings a wide level of experience to support you, whether you're a seasoned veterinarian or just getting started in your career.
• Our clients: We're known for our compassionate approach and for building close relationships with pet owners, offering clear communication and tailored treatment plans.
• Our facilities: You won't believe how big and beautiful our surgery suite is! With 2 surgery tables, lots of natural light, and well-trained surgery technicians, you'll be ready for any procedure.

About Oak Ridge: Located just west of Knoxville, Oak Ridge was built under a cloak of secrecy by the US government during World War II as a major site of the Manhattan Project. Today it boasts a safe community with low crime, top-rated schools, parks, greenways and athletic fields, and is in close proximity to national parks. It's the perfect place to call home!

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.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• 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.

Benefits Offered:

• 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
• Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance available

Pay Range:

USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.