Veterinarian | Pathway to Leadership

Southern Veterinary Center is seeking an Associate Veterinarian interested in growing into a Leader! 

Are you an ambitious veterinarian seeking to advance your career in a thriving Middle Tennessee practice? Join our established team at Southern Veterinary Center in Smyrna, where we are offering a pathway to practice leadership! We're seeking a motivated Associate Veterinarian ready to develop both clinical expertise and management skills.

Located in rapidly growing Smyrna, just 25 minutes southeast of Nashville, our practice serves a diverse and expanding client base. As you work alongside our experienced leadership team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Develop advanced medical and surgical skills while being mentored by our seasoned veterinarians
• Build your leadership capabilities through hands-on practice management experience
• Help shape our practice culture and medical protocols
• Engage with our vibrant local community
• Progress toward a Managing DVM role with gradually increasing responsibilities and opportunities

We pride ourselves in building long-term relationships with our patients and their owners while providing them with excellent, compassionate care. If you are an experienced veterinarian who wants to practice at a high level and continue to be challenged to improve, this is the hospital for you. 

Our facility is equipped with a spacious surgical suite with an anesthetic ventilator, a Vet Logic ultrasound machine, a wet table, five exam rooms, a large treatment area, Idexx lab suite with Sedivue, Idexx digital radiology and digital dental radiology, and a large working pharmacy. Our exam rooms are fully equipped and have a computer in each room. 

• Above Market Salary
• Health insurance, short-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation options
• Career growth opportunities
• 401(K) - with company match program
• Insurance- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Malpractice
• Continuing education allowance
• Additional allowance for candidates interested in additional training, or CE in Ultrasound, or other area of interest within the first year of employment 
• Employee discounts
• Paid dues for AVMA, TVMA, state license, and DEA dues
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Unlimited love and kisses from our furry friends