Associate Veterinarian

Description Associate Veterinarian GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital Nashville, Tennessee Opening March 2027 Full-Time | Small Animal Practice Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment support available for qualified candidates. ________________________________________ Help Build the Neighborhood Animal Health Team Nashville Deserves At GoodNeighbor Animal Hospital, we're building a neighborhood-centered animal hospital designed around a simple belief: when veterinary teams thrive, pets and families receive better care. As we prepare to open our first Nashville hospital in March 2027, we're seeking a doctor who wants to help shape a culture, build lasting client relationships, practice excellent medicine, and create a hospital that becomes a trusted part of the community. This opportunity is ideal for veterinarians who believe strong medicine and a great life outside of work should exist together. ________________________________________ Why This Opportunity Is Different As a founding veterinarian, you'll have the opportunity to: • Help establish medical protocols and standards • Influence workflows and hospital operations • Shape the client experience from day one • Build a collaborative, positive hospital culture • Develop long-term relationships with patients and families • Grow alongside a rapidly expanding organization Your ideas, voice, and leadership will directly impact the future of the hospital. ________________________________________ The Role As an Associate Veterinarian, you will: • Deliver comprehensive medical, surgical, and preventive care • Practice evidence-based medicine with strong diagnostic support • Perform routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry procedures • Develop treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs • Educate clients through clear, compassionate communication • Collaborate with a skilled support team and fellow clinicians • Contribute to an environment focused on learning, accountability, and continuous improvement • Build meaningful relationships with Nashville pet families Whether you're an experienced doctor seeking your next home or an early-career veterinarian looking for strong mentorship and support, we'd love to talk with you. GoodNeighbor was intentionally designed to support veterinarians throughout every stage of their career journey. ________________________________________ Schedule Designed for Balance We believe great medicine requires energized doctors, that's why our veterinarians work: • 4 clinical days per week • Only 1 Saturday every 4 weeks • Predictable rotating schedules • A fair and sustainable system that allows time for family, hobbies, travel, and recovery ________________________________________ Benefits for you: • Competitive base salary plus and a transparent production compensation model designed to reward the work you actually do • Sign-on bonus • Relocation assistance • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off and paid holidays • Employee Assistance Program and mental health support • Continuing education allowance • Licensing, DEA and professional membership reimbursement • Leadership development opportunities • Internal promotion pathways Pet Benefits: We care for the pets of the people who care for ours. Each employee receives coverage for two personal pets, including: • Examinations • Routine diagnostics • Vaccinations • Parasite prevention • Heartworm prevention • Purina maintenance diet Neighbor in Need Fund Every GoodNeighbor veterinarian receives a $2,500 annual "Neighbor in Need" stipend to help clients access care when finances become a barrier. No committee, no barriers, no guilt, just trust in your professional judgment to help pets receive the care they need. ________________________________________ Practice Where You Belong If you're looking for serious medicine, visible support, sustainable systems, and the rare opportunity to help build a hospital from the ground up, we invite you to join us. Strong medicine should feel human. Honest guidance should feel clear. A veterinary career should still leave room for a life. Apply today and help us build the animal health team every neighborhood deserves.