Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$100k-$120k
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Job Description
Associate Veterinarian | Tullahoma, TN
$100,000–$120,000/year (DOE)
Love teamwork, great clients, and practicing quality medicine in a welcoming, well-equipped clinic? You’ll feel right at home here.
We’re growing and excited to add an Associate Veterinarian to our collaborative team. Whether you’re a new grad or an experienced DVM looking for flexibility, you’ll enjoy a varied caseload of wellness, sick, and urgent visits—with opportunities to do surgery and dentistry if that’s your passion. Our highly trained support staff keeps things running smoothly so you can focus on what matters most: patient care.
- Why You’ll Love It
- Supportive, well-trained team
- Modern, comfortable practice environment
- Loyal clients who truly care about their pets
- Flexible scheduling and excellent work-life balance
Why Tullahoma
Just south of Nashville, Tullahoma offers small-town charm with lakes, parks, great schools, and a growing food and shopping scene. It’s a close-knit community that values balance and quality of life—an ideal place to build both a career and a home.
Perks & Benefits
- $100,000–$120,000/year based on experience
- Unlimited PTO and bonus incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) or Roth with employer match
- CE & licensure reimbursement
- Career development support
Relocation Assistance Available
If you’re ready to join a positive, team-focused practice where your skills are valued and your days are enjoyable, we’d love to meet you. Apply today!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality patient care, including wellness exams, sick visits, and urgent care. Perform surgical and dental procedures as part of a collaborative clinical team.
Requirements
The role is open to both new graduates and experienced DVMs. Candidates must be committed to practicing quality medicine and working effectively within a team environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 65% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
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).
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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- No weekends
Living in Tullahoma
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $297k≈ 3.0× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,477/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.