Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$100k-$120k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!
We’re looking for a DVM to join our passionate team at Brown Dog Lodge Veterinary Clinic in Arlington, TN.
Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 /year base + Production
Pro-sal with no negative accrual and no deficits
We are a well-established, full-service general practice hospital with a legacy of excellence and loyal clientele. We are dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical procedures, and preventative wellness. We provide top-of-the-line medical, surgical, and dental equipment, as well as an in-house laboratory and diagnostic ultrasonography.
If you’re passionate about high-quality veterinary medicine and thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
What You’ll Love About Destination Pet
- 3 Weeks PTO + 32 hours floating holiday
- $3,000 Annual CE allowance + 5 days CE PTO
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- $350 /mo. Student loan reimbursement
- $5,000+ Relocation assistance
- No non-compete clause
- 24/7 Mental health support via telemedicine
- $1,000 Discretionary spending to support pet parents in need
If you’re looking for a dynamic, supportive team in a great location, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and let’s start this exciting journey together!
Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Destination Pet LLC endeavors to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our recruitment team.
At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to patients at a full-service general practice hospital. They will work collaboratively with a passionate team to maintain the clinic's legacy of excellence and provide exceptional service to pet families.
Requirements
The candidate must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) passionate about high-quality veterinary medicine. They should thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment and be dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in diagnostics and treatments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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 ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $120k 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, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$120k | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)465 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Tennessee | 40 active | 3,111 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 63% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | US healthcare professional listings: 48% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.0% vs 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 ~$110k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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