**VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergency and Referral (RIVER) (http://https://vcahospitals.com/regional-institute)** is seeking to add a board-certified or residency trained **Criticalist** to join our multi-specialty referral and emergency practice in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We feature a newly remodeled, state-of-the-art facility, along with an accomplished and well-trained team, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service. We are proud of our cohesive and collaborative staff and value a team environment. We offer a progressive and cutting edge internship program. All of our doctors participate in mentoring the interns, supporting their future growth and development. Our multi-specialty group includes Critical Care, Surgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine, and a full-time physical therapist for Rehab services. This type of collaboration makes for a rich and rewarding environment where patient care is optimized and learning is continuous. Our large, 10,000 square foot, AAHA accredited facility has six exam rooms and two surgery suites. We are equipped with CT, digital fluoroscopy, and both rigid and flexible endoscopy. The physical therapy department has an underwater treadmill and K laser. We also boast the availability of hyperbaric chamber therapy . Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, along the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking cities. There is a world of outdoor adventure, amazing restaurants, live events, art, and excellent attractions waiting for you. Recently named “The Best Town Ever” by Outside magazine, and “Best in the US” by Lonely Planet, Chattanooga is a great place to call home. As a member of the VCA family, your love for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are: • Network of 6,000+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists. • Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S. • WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff. • Robust Clinical Studies program. • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities. We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts, 401k, and more! **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.** Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com