Veterinary Surgeon - Board Certified / Residency Trained

Our success and growth has created an opportunity for a residency-trained or board-certified surgeon to join our team. Work alongside colleagues in Knoxville's premier specialty practice Animal Emergency & Specialty Center in Knoxville.

Board-certified surgeons at Animal Emergency & Specialty Center treat a wide range of veterinary orthopedic, oncology, thoracic, abdominal, and soft-tissue conditions. We combine the expertise of our surgeons with other specialists and the most advanced technology and surgical procedures to ensure our patients receive extraordinary care.

Our highly-trained technical staff continuously monitor your patients anesthesia and recovery. AESC is equipped with the latest specialized instrumentation and equipment. Our Intensive Care Unit is staffed 24 hours a day so that your patient is carefully monitored post-operatively. Our surgical team works closely with the local referring veterinarians to achieve a successful surgical outcome for our patients. 

Expect a flow of interesting cases as you collaborate with our specialty services including:

• 24-hour emergency & critical care


• Digital Radiology


• CT Scanner


• Endoscopy


• Fully equipped surgery suite


• Oncology


• Avian & exotics


• 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 case

Why work with Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Knoxville?

• 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 team! 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.

Interested in learning more? Please send a CV and letter of interest to Kathryn Smith at [email protected] or click here to visit our website. All candidates will be kept in confidence. Serious and casual inquiries welcome. We look forward to hearing from you!