Veterinarian

Have you been looking for a small town clinic with a supportive team?

Locally owned and operated small animal vet clinic seeks associate veterinarian looking for a vet clinic to call home. We are eager to find someone who prioritizes patient care, owner education, and team member appreciation. Our team has low turn over with most current employees celebrating work anniversaries between 7-12 years this year. We are closed on weekends and often take extended time off for Christmas and sometimes spring/fall break.

At Smoky Mountain Animal Clinic, we provide quality veterinary services for Cats and Dogs – offering routine wellness & preventative care, along with multiple surgical & dental procedures. Our dedicated team is here to ensure our patients’ health and happiness every step of the way.

We are a locally owned Veterinary Clinic, we pride ourselves on fostering a caring, trustworthy, and fear-free environment for both our clients and their pets. We believe in Transparency and compassion in everything we do. Open communication with our clients is important, ensuring they feel informed and comfortable with every step of their pets’ care. Treating every animal as if they were our own, and giving our clients easy access care, offering options for treatment to work with their lifestyle while also providing their pets with quality medicine.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on both pets’ and their owners’ lives in a supportive, team-oriented environment, we’d love to have you join us!

Basic Skills & Qualifications: D.V.M

Strong communication skills: Written, Verbal, & Listening.

Solid knowledge of Veterinary medicine.

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

Perform basic surgeries and dental extractions, Interpret Diagnostic Results, and prescribe medications / Maintain medical records.

Empathy and Compassion.

Ability to consult with clients – Advise on preventative care and treatment options, provide counsel and comfort around pet end of life care, sharing knowledge with clients on their pet’s diagnosis.

Compensation:

Hourly wages ensure that you are paid for your time - did you stay after to consult with a client? Did you need to come in to make some phone calls for patients with labs that returned? Did the day run longer than expected because of work-ins? Hourly wages makes sure you are compensated appropriately for every aspect of the job.

It also allows more flexible scheduling - are you out of PTO days but need a week for a family trip? No problem!

Current Open Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

In summer we normally extend to 5pm until Labor Day

Closed Major Holidays (Christmas Eve and Christmas, Thanksgiving minimum)

All Vets and Support Staff have a say in any scheduling changes (Do we want to be open Memorial Day? Should be have an occasional Saturday?, Should we take a full week off for Christmas?)

Additional Perks & Information:

Full Time Veterinarians would also receive assistance with licensing fees, CE fees, and liability insurance.

Discounts for personal pets & discounted pet food programs.

Current owner has been with the practice for 12 years and owned the practice for 8 years.

Bonuses are distributed to team members after monthly or quarterly goals are achieved.

Occasional group outings are offered (never mandatory) like Kayaking trips or Painting nights (with our without a twist). Annual Christmas bonuses and gingerbread decorating party.

NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Bonuses are shared with the entire staff equally.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Seymour, TN 37865 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $135,000 - $190,000