VCA Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergency and Referral (RIVER) is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Chattanooga, Tennessee

VCA RIVER is a state-of-the-art facility 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. In addition, we offer a progressive and cutting-edge internship program. All of our doctors mentor the interns and support 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 creates a rich and rewarding environment where patient care is optimized and continuous learning. 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 rigid and flexible endoscopy. In addition, the physical therapy department has an underwater treadmill and K laser. Hyperbaric therapy is available on-site. 

Because Chattanooga lies in the Cumberland Plateau, Chattanooga is chock full of mountains, hills, rivers, and lakes. Hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, paragliding, golf, and tennis are just a few things you could do here. The Tennessee River runs literally through the center of our downtown area, and just north of the Chickamauga Dam, we have Chickamauga Lake, which has nearly 800 miles of shoreline, so we have all manner of water sports and water-related activities.

Chattanooga has so many outdoor recreation opportunities that it is ideal for folks looking to lead an active lifestyle. For two years, the city was awarded Outdoor Magazine’s “Best Town Ever” title. The City even has a special division within the Parks and Outdoors Department called “Outdoor Chattanooga,” which offers archery, mountain biking, kayaking, and rock climbing classes.

Hospital Website: VCA RIVER

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!  As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, Health & Well-Being

Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.

Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days.

WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.

VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting.

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.

Additional Benefits

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets.

100% paid professional liability coverage.

100% paid life insurance.

100% paid short-term disability insurance.

Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists.

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