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Chattanooga, Tennessee

Veterinary Ophthalmologist

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Veterinary Ophthalmologist at Veterinary Care and Specialty Group! Are you ready to join an elite network of pathfinders paving the way for a new era of veterinary specialty medicine? Are you ready to collaborate, innovate and elevate standards of care in the veterinary industry?

The Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is on the lookout for a dedicated and caring Veterinary Ophthalmologist to become a part of our dynamic team. We’re excited about our expansion to become the premier small-animal hospital in the Southeast.

Distinguished by our comprehensive specialty services, we pride ourselves on our exceptional team of over 100 outstanding individuals.

Why Join Us? Comprehensive Care: Our mission at Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is to provide compassionate, advanced referral and emergency veterinary care.

Our Services include: 24/7 Emergency Care Critical Care Surgery-Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Internal Medicine Neurology Cardiology Anesthesia Medical Oncology Radiation Oncology Physical Rehabilitation State of the Art Facility with Cutting Edge Technology including ultrasound, digital radiology, CT scanning, and advanced laboratory resources.

Our main hospital is equipped with an in-house 1.5 Tesla MRI, 128-slice CT scanner, C-arm, high-flow oxygen ventilation, long-term ventilator, and onsite blood bank to ensure the highest standard of patient care.

The Cancer Center serves as a central hub for various departments within our facility, encompassing critical areas like medical and radiation oncology.

It is home to our new Varian 2024 Edge Linear Accelerator, representing a significant leap in our treatment capabilities Collaborative Environment- Work alongside a people-oriented team that cares for each other and likes to have fun at work!

Our collaborative approach ensures comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. Learning and development are paramount, as we have a rotating internship program and a residency program in surgery.

We are committed to fostering mentorship, promoting continuing education, and providing ample career growth opportunities for our team members.

Excellent Location- Chattanooga, nestled in the picturesque Appalachian Mountains and bordered by the Tennessee River, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban amenities.

Known as the “Scenic City,” Chattanooga is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with activities like hiking, kayaking, and biking readily available. The city boasts a thriving arts and culture scene, with attractions such as the Hunter Museum of American Art and the Tivoli Theatre.

The city also offers a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, making it a vibrant place to live and work.

Benefits and Perks-

  • Competitive Salary
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Bonus and Relocation Assistance
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • FSA/HSA
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance,
  • 401-K with company match
  • Pet care benefits and so much more Who We Need: You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with a great sense of humor about life – that’s what will help you thrive in our culture. If you’re the ideal candidate, you’ll: Have earned a DVM or equivalent degree Board certification in veterinary ophthalmology Thrive in team-oriented environments Enjoy the ability to fully work up and treat a broad range of challenging cases Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Be Part of EVG Specialty Network: Joining Veterinary Care and Specialty Group means being part of the esteemed EVG Specialty Network (evgspecialty.com). Benefit from the collective expertise and resources of a network dedicated to advancing veterinary care. Enjoy access to continuing education, collaboration opportunities, and the support of a community committed to excellence in veterinary medicine. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional veterinary care for our animal patients. If you are passionate about advancing veterinary medicine and want to work with cutting-edge technology, we would love to hear from you! Apply Today! For more information, visit vcsgvets.com Veterinary Care and Specialty Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Key Responsibilities

The Veterinary Ophthalmologist will provide compassionate, advanced referral and emergency care for small animals within a collaborative specialty team. They will be responsible for working up and treating a broad range of challenging cases using state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical technology.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and possess board certification in veterinary ophthalmology. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to thrive in this team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Small-animal medicine

Veterinary Ophthalmology Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $138k (middle half $123k–$158k)444 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Tennessee64 active4,640 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 46% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

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Work-Life Balance Distribution

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,582 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About EVG Specialty Network

Veterinary Services
Washington, District of Columbia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Generous Paid Time Off
Bonus and Relocation Assistance
Medical, dental and vision coverage
FSA/HSA
Paid Family Leave
Continuing Education Allowance
401-K with company match

Living in Chattanooga

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k
Typical market rent
$1,498/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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