Emergency Veterinarian

About the role

Clarksville Veterinary Emergency & Specialty (CVES) is a trusted emergency and specialty hospital serving Clarksville and surrounding communities. We offer a collaborative, team-focused environment where doctors can practice excellent medicine, continue to grow clinically, and build meaningful relationships with colleagues. Our ER doctors have direct access to a collaborative team of Emergency, Internal Medicine, and Surgery clinicians onsite, with additional specialty support through our sister hospital in Nashville.

Schedule

Full Time or Part Time, rotating schedule.

Career Growth & Mentorship

CVES supports veterinarians at all career stages—whether you’re an experienced ER doctor, a recent internship graduate, or a general practitioner transitioning into emergency medicine. We offer growing internship and mentorship opportunities designed to help you build confidence, expand your skill set, and develop a long-term career in emergency medicine.

Facilities & Technology

• 8,500-square-foot hospital equipped for advanced emergency and specialty care
• CT
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• Echocardiography
• Endoscopy
• Cystoscopy
• Surgical capabilities
• Onsite Internal Medicine and Surgery

Workplace Culture & Support

We prioritize work-life balance, clear communication, professional development, and a team environment where people look out for one another. We’re building a hospital where you can grow your career without losing the parts of veterinary medicine that inspired you.

Location Highlight

Clarksville offers a welcoming, growing community with a lower cost of living, abundant outdoor recreation, and a vibrant local dining and entertainment scene. It’s just a short drive from Nashville. From hiking, kayaking, fishing, and biking to local restaurants, breweries, festivals, and live music, there’s plenty to explore both in and outside of work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent conditions
• Triage incoming patients, receive new emergency cases, and manage hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine
• Collaborate closely with Emergency, Internal Medicine, Surgery, technicians, and support teams to provide exceptional patient care
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations
• Participate in mentorship, continuing education, and ongoing clinical development

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, client-centered approach
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Continuing education opportunities
• Mentorship and professional development
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Access to specialty collaboration across the Ethos network
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment