Veterinary Oncologist

Work alongside the finest specialty and emergency team in East Tennessee at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center. Specialty Director Jeff Phillips, DVM, MSpVM, PhD, DACVIM seeks an oncologist or individual who has completed oncology residency training to join his team and see a robust case load, participate in clinical trials, and assist in mentoring our interns and students.

Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) is a well-respected referral and 24-hour emergency service serving eastern Tennessee. With locations in Knoxville and Chattanooga, we are a vibrant, growing practice, dedicated to progressive medicine that enjoys the support of our community. AESC has a vibrant clinical trial and research program and heavily invests in training and development.

As a specialty center, we have tremendous resources at our disposal to fight cancer, including:

• Treatments available through our clinical trials not available elsewhere


• Board-certified surgeons with oncologic experience


• Advanced diagnostics to fully assess your cat’s condition, including CT scan, ultrasound, and endoscopy


• 24-hour emergency & critical care


• A truly compassionate oncology team


• Unique therapies including radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and hyperthermia


• Cures for Cats Thyroid Treatment Center


• And much more!

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving practice offering growth opportunities and an excellent compensation and benefits package. Animal Emergency & Specialty Center of Knoxville is a spacious, bright facility with an excellent support team and all the tools you need to diagnose and treat your cases.

Why work with Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Knoxville?

• Convenient work hours to ensure work / life balance


• Generous salary (commensurate with experience)


• Skilled support staff and a nurturing work atmosphere


• Top-of-the-line benefits package


• Access to practical training programs through our purpose built veterinary training programs


• Continuing education


• Well-equipped and maintained facility


• Access to one of the strongest networks of veterinary professionals


• Endless opportunity

Aside from this exceptional practice opportunity, Tennessee offers skiing & snowboarding, kayaking & white-water rafting, fishing, and countless hiking & biking trails throughout the nearby Smoky Mountains National Park. Tennessee has no state income tax and a low cost of living.  This is a great place to raise a family in a safe environment with great schools.

We invest in our employees! We offer an amazing benefit packing including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company match, as well as continued education opportunities a very educational work environment.

Ready to sign up?!? Please send a CV and letter of interest. Serious and casual inquiries welcome. All applications will be kept confidential. We look forward to hearing from you!