Veterinarian | Roane Veterinary Hospital | Harriman, TN
Listed compensation
$100k-$120k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Practice
At Roane Veterinary Hospital our doctors are trained and highly skilled in internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, dental care, and wellness care. We offer advanced diagnostics and procedures in a small-town clinic setting.
Position Purpose
At Roane Veterinary Hospital in Harriman TN, we're excited to welcome an experienced veterinarian to join our team! Our ideal veterinarian will have an interest in dentistry and surgery, besides general wellness and sick patients. We enjoy a varied caseload of small animal patients in an updated building, so you'll have all the tools you need to provide comprehensive care.
We love our loyal support staff that consists of both experienced technicians and veterinary assistants who make our work environment fun and laid-back. Our doctors and support team collaborate in a modern, well kept facility. We have multiple exam rooms, separate surgery (including ortho if that's your thing) and dental suites, and a huge treatment area!
About the Area
Just 40 miles west of Knoxville, Harriman is a charming city that combines a rich history with modern amenities and natural beauty in east TN. Explore the city’s downtown area and discover unique shops, delicious restaurants, and a vibrant arts and culture scene.
Enjoy outdoor recreation in the nearby mountains, rivers, and lakes, or take a stroll along the scenic Riverfront Park. Harriman is a community that values its past, celebrates its present, and looks forward to a bright future.
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
The veterinarian will examine and treat companion animals, perform surgeries, and interpret diagnostic results. They are also responsible for advising pet owners on preventative care and maintaining accurate medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution and possess appropriate state licensure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle physical requirements related to patient care are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
General Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $100k–$120k | Veterinarian median $140k (middle half $130k–$163k)480 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$120k in purchasing power | Tennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Tennessee | 64 active | 4,640 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 70% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 |
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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About Roane Veterinary Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Harriman
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $284k≈ 2.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,146/mo≈ 14% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 92.6
- 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 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.