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Destination Pet
Arlington, Tennessee

Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

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

SurgeryDentistryLaboratory AnalysisPatient CareClinical PracticeTeam Collaboration

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Tennessee?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$100k–$120kVeterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)465 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$120k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Tennessee40 active3,111 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 63% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentUS 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 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. At the posted ~$110k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 14 employers
5
<$135k
2
$135k-160k
8
$160k-185k
3
$185k-210k
1
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
CME allowance
47% this job
Relocation assistance
32% this job
Loan repayment
16% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader- Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$140k-$224k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Baldwin, New York

$96k-$203k
#3

Veterinarian - Watertown

$160k-$187k
#4

Emergency Veterinarian - Shrewsbury, MA

$140k-$185k
+ 18 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 2.1
Better work-life than 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,079 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Destination Pet

Veterinary Services
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,334/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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 · Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.