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Jackson Square Animal Clinic
Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Jackson Square Animal Clinic - Part-Time Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Jackson Square Animal Clinic has built a strong reputation for compassionate care in the surrounding community of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, just outside of Knoxville. Our family-oriented staff is committed to providing state of the art companion animal care while maintaining an atmosphere of respect and support.

JSAC enjoys close partnership with local rescues, taking as many opportunities as possible to give back to the amazing groups that dedicate their time and energy to help the sick and hurting animals of our community.

Jackson Square Animal Clinic in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

This is a great opportunity for a veterinarian looking for a consistent part-time schedule while still being an integral part of an established veterinary team. We are ideally looking for someone who can work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with availability to participate in a rotating Saturday schedule.

At Jackson Square Animal Clinic, we are committed to providing high-quality, individualized care while building lasting relationships with our clients and their pets.

Our team values collaboration, communication, and creating an environment where everyone works together to provide an excellent experience for both patients and clients.

What We're Looking For

We're Looking for a Veterinarian Who

  • Is interested in a consistent part-time schedule
  • Is available to work Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  • Is open to participating in a Saturday rotation
  • Enjoys practicing high-quality small animal general medicine
  • Is comfortable managing a diverse GP caseload
  • Values collaboration and enjoys working as part of a team
  • Has strong communication and client relationship skills
  • Is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality patient care

About VetEvolve

Jackson Square is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead.

We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique.

We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It.

We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Position Summary

The primary purpose and function of the Associate Veterinarian is to provide the highest quality of veterinary care and exceptional client service.

The Associate Veterinarian advocates for pets and their quality of life; builds a long term bonding relationship with clients; contributes to the development and maintenance of the human-pet bond; and educates clients on all aspects of pet health.

This role partners with the Practice Manager as a driving force in support of a positive, high-performing culture that aligns with VetEvolve’s guiding principles of Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It.

Primary Responsibilities

Provide consistent high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients while maximizing efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Practice veterinary medicine in a manner compliant with the State Veterinary Practice Act, Federal and/or State Controlled Substance laws. Ensure appropriate medical record documentation and maintain complete medical records that meet practice quality control guidelines.

Perform complete diagnostic workups, establish accurate histories and physical exams, develop thorough treatment plans, and deliver appropriate urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.

Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies as appropriate; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.

Effectively communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team; address and resolve client concerns.

Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members by ensuring safe restraint techniques, adherence to practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.

  • Build strong, lasting relationships with clients and gain their trust and compliance.
  • Attend department and team meetings, both in person and virtually, to stay informed, collaborate effectively, and support broader practice alignment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent, with an active or eligible state license.
  • New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome to apply
  • Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
  • Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
  • Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
  • Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout the workday.
  • Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.

Hours

Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be available for scheduling during all hours the practice is open to support hospital operations.

Apply here or contact Meaghan Mostriansky at mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality medical care, performing surgeries, and managing diagnostic workups for companion animals. They must also build strong client relationships and ensure accurate medical documentation while maintaining a positive, collaborative clinic environment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client communicationTreatment planningClient relationship managementSafety protocolsAnimal handling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Jackson Square Animal Clinic - Part-Time Veterinarian at Jackson Square Animal Clinic a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,309 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

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401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
64%
CME allowance
57%
Relocation assistance
29%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,963 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Oak Ridge

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,679/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program