Veterinarian Jobs in Tennessee
Across 67 live Veterinarian listings in Tennessee, median advertised pay is $125K (75th percentile $140K), based on the 15 that state a salary; Tennessee ranks 31st of 46 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Alliance Animal Health (8), Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) (7), Lap of Love (4).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 10, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 15 roles pay ~$125k median with 2.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Veterinarian | up to $50,000 sign-on bonus | Fairview Animal Hospital | Maryville, TN
Fairview Animal HospitalMaryville, TN
DVM Student Externship - Fairview Animal Hospital
Fairview Animal HospitalMaryville, TN
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Knoxville, TN
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Knoxville, TN
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Franklin, TN
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Franklin, TN
Emergency Veterinarian - Memphis, TN
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Memphis, TN
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - West Nashville, TN
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Nashville, TN
Tri-County Veterinary Clinic - Associate Veterinarian
Tri-County Veterinary ClinicSevierville, TN
Medical Director Veterinarian
Animal Health PartersNashville, TN
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Veterinarian Pay in Tennessee: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in Tennessee today, then Tennessee against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 67
- Live median
- $125k
- 75th $140k · n=15
- 12-mo median
- $134k
- Pay rank
- #31 of 46
- Work-life
- 4.7/10 · #17
- 12-mo postings
- 147
Veterinarian roles in Tennessee advertise $3k below the $138k median across the 46 states we can measure, where Hawaii leads at $195k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs TN | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (this page) | $134k | — | 4.7/10 | 147 |
| Alabamaborders | $152k | +$18k | 4.7/10 | 98 |
| Missouriborders | $149k | +$15k | 4.5/10 | 190 |
| Arkansasborders | $146k | +$12k | 4.5/10 | 119 |
| Virginiaborders | $140k | +$5k | 4.2/10 | 357 |
| Kentuckyborders | $138k | +$4k | 4.1/10 | 101 |
| Georgiaborders | $133k | −$1k | 4.3/10 | 231 |
| North Carolinaborders | $131k | −$3k | 4.1/10 | 339 |
“borders” = shares a border with Tennessee; “#n” = national pay rank among the 46 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 10, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Alliance Animal Health (8), Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) (7), Lap of Love (4)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 35% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment (of 67 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in Tennessee.
How much do veterinarian earn in Tennessee?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Some veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 15% with no on-call and 40% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in Tennessee right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Fairview Animal Hospital, Vet Evolve, Alliance Animal Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in Tennessee are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 67 veterinarian positions in Tennessee listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in Tennessee
Alliance Animal Health8 open roles here · WLB 36/100
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)7 open roles here · WLB 22/100
Lap of Love4 open roles here · WLB 40/100Western Veterinary Partners4 open roles here · WLB 66/100
EVG Specialty Network3 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Petfolk3 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Tractor Supply3 open roles here · WLB 43/100
Vetco Clinics3 open roles here · WLB 75/100