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Western Veterinary Partners
New Tazewell, Tennessee

Veterinarian | Rowland Veterinary Services

Veterinarian 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $135,000

The week · per this posting4-day weekWeekdays only

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian (DVM) | Rowland Veterinary Services | Eastern Tennessee

Four-Day Work Week | No Weekends, On-Call, or Emergency Hours

Rowland Veterinary Services is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our established mixed animal veterinary practice in New Tazewell, Tennessee.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, building strong client relationships, and working alongside an experienced, collaborative team. Whether you're a recent graduate seeking mentorship or an experienced veterinarian looking for a positive, team-oriented environment, you'll find a supportive home here.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Deliver compassionate, client-focused medical and surgical care
  • Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions in companion animals
  • Collaborate with fellow veterinarians and support staff to provide exceptional patient care
  • Participate in case discussions and ongoing professional development
  • Build trusted client relationships through education and communication
  • Maintain accurate medical records and uphold hospital standards of care
  • Support wellness, preventive care, and long-term patient health

Schedule: 4 day schedule

  • No weekends
  • No on-call responsibilities
  • No after-hours emergencies

Why Rowland Veterinary Services?

We are a full-service veterinary practice providing comprehensive care for both companion animals and large animals. Our team is committed to practicing modern veterinary medicine while maintaining the personal relationships and community trust that have made us a respected part of Eastern Tennessee.

Our services include:

  • Preventive and wellness care
  • Small animal medicine
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Veterinary dentistry
  • Ultrasound diagnostics
  • Large animal care

Client Education and Preventive Health Programs

  • We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where veterinarians are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and pursue their professional interests.
  • Core Competencies
  • Preventive Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary Diagnostics
  • Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Veterinary Dentistry
  • Wellness & Preventive Care
  • Client Communication & Education
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Medical Record Documentation
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Team Collaboration
  • Veterinary Mentorship
  • Relationship Building
  • Time Management
  • Compassionate Patient Care

What We're Looking For

  • DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
  • Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Tennessee
  • Passion for client education and preventive medicine
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care
  • Interest in mentoring and supporting fellow team members is a plus

What We Offer

  • Up to $135,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)
  • Quarterly production bonus with no negative accrual.
  • Generous sign-on or relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO with rollover
  • Paid parental leave and bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance plus CE days
  • Professional development support
  • Paid professional dues and PLIT coverage

Why Eastern Tennessee?

Eastern Tennessee offers an exceptional quality of life with stunning mountain views, abundant outdoor recreation, and welcoming communities. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, boating, or exploring the Great Smoky Mountains, you'll find endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors while benefiting from a lower cost of living and a strong sense of community.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a veterinary hospital where collaboration, mentorship, work-life balance, and high-quality medicine are truly valued, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about joining Rowland Veterinary Services as an Associate Veterinarian in Eastern Tennessee.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

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Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide compassionate medical and surgical care for companion and large animals while building strong client relationships. They will collaborate with the veterinary team to diagnose conditions, perform procedures, and maintain accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee. A collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to patient care and client education are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 80% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)450 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Tennessee38 active3,147 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 80% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days502 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,130 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian | Rowland Veterinary Services at Western Veterinary Partners a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,130 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

21 jobs · 9 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site
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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly production bonus
Sign-on or relocation assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO with rollover
Paid parental leave
Annual CE allowance plus CE days
Professional development support
Paid professional dues and PLIT coverage

Living in New Tazewell

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$289k
Median resident rent
$702/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Morristown, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.