Position Overview Care for pets. Maintain balance and flexibility. Nurture ongoing care. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled
Full-Time Veterinarian to join our team at
Animal Health Clinic. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director.
Animal Health Clinic in Manchester, Tennessee, is a well-established full-service small animal hospital serving Manchester and the surrounding Coffee County community for 40+ years.
Why Join Us: - The practice has built a strong local reputation for combining high-quality medicine with a compassionate, relationship-driven approach to care.
- Manchester, Tennessee offers a lower cost of living, relaxed pace of life, and a convenient location between larger metro areas like Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, and Nashville.
- It's a great fit for those seeking affordability, outdoor recreation, and less day-to-day congestion while still staying within easy reach of bigger cities.
The hospital provides a wide range of services including:
- Preventive / wellness care
- Surgery
- Dentistry
- In-house diagnostics & lab capabilities
- Urgent care during business hours
- Acupuncture / integrative care
Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Amy Younes at ayounes@petvetcarecenters.com
What We Offer We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
- Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team Member Pet Discounts
- Emotional wellbeing support - including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
- CE stipends and career development resources
- Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
- Local hospital culture backed by national resources
Key Responsibilities - Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
- Client communication and education
- Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
- Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
- Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
- Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
- Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
- Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications (Required) - Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
- Current State Veterinary License
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
- 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Excellent surgical and dental skills.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
- Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
- Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
- Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
- May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
- Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) - Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
- Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
- Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
- Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
- Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.
At PetVet Care Centers, we're committed to a
Culture of Care - for pets, for the people who love them, and for the team members who make it all possible. With
more than 400 hospitals across the U.S. and a team of over
11,000 dedicated professionals, including
1700+ veterinarians, we offer a unique blend of local leadership and national support that helps our hospitals thrive.
Our model is built on
partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high-quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you're providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, PetVet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.
You care for pets. We care for you. 
