Associate Veterinarian – West Tennessee
Pay as listed: $120k-$145k · West Tennessee, Tennessee · pays below the median of 351 Veterinarian listings (23rd percentile).
Listed compensation
$120k-$145k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian – West Tennessee
DVM Focus is representing a full-time Associate Veterinarian opportunity in West Tennessee for a veterinarian looking for a collaborative general-practice environment with room to grow professionally.
This opportunity offers a varied caseload and the ability to build lasting client relationships while practicing comprehensive medicine with professional autonomy and support from an established veterinary team.
The Opportunity
- The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive veterinary care including:
- Wellness and preventive medicine
- Diagnostics and general medical care
- General surgery and dentistry
- Development of individualized treatment plans
- Client education and communication
Collaboration with Fellow Veterinarians and Support Staff
The position provides an opportunity to continue developing clinical skills and individual areas of interest while maintaining an active role in medical decision-making.
What You Can Expect
- Collaborative veterinary environment
- Medical autonomy
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Opportunities for continued career growth
- Comprehensive benefits
- Supportive team environment
Qualifications
- DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
- Tennessee veterinary license or ability to obtain one
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to quality patient care
Collaborative Approach to Veterinary Medicine
- Specific details regarding the practice, schedule, compensation structure, benefits, and long-term opportunities can be discussed confidentially with DVM Focus.
- DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7368
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About DVM Focus
DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.
To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.
Your career. Your priorities. Your search.
If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.
Know a colleague who’s looking? Introduce them to DVM Focus. If your referral results in a successful placement, we’ll pay you a referral fee following completion of the applicable placement guarantee period.
Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.
About DVM Focus
DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.
To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.
Your career. Your priorities. Your search.
If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive veterinary care, including wellness exams, diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry. They will also develop individualized treatment plans and maintain effective communication with clients and the veterinary team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $144k in an average-cost state. 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, 60% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$133k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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