Ideal Veterinary Hospital

At Ideal Veterinary Hospital, we are driven by the importance, meaningfulness, and privilege of working with animals entrusted to us by owners. We believe the practice of veterinary medicine should be fun, creating a positive and professional environment within our hospital. On top of seeing clients’ dogs, cats, and the occasional small exotic, our hospital has numerous relationships with local rescues, non-profits, and shelters.

Our staff of doctors, receptionists, assistants, and a certified veterinary technician are supportive and welcoming of new graduates. We welcome the enthusiasm, energy, and opportunity you can bring the most current knowledge available. If you desire mentorship, we offer our senior doctor’s willingness to thoroughly teach procedures and techniques, to improve proficiency, and help prevent you from becoming overwhelmed. Our hospitable clientele come from all backgrounds and are equally welcoming of new doctors. If you are a veterinarian with well-rounded medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills or a veterinarian with a desire to develop those skills, we encourage you to apply!

Ideal Veterinary Hospital offers a wide range of services to our clients to ensure the best care and diagnostics for the pets we care for. We have vast and up-to-date equipment that aid us in making the most accurate diagnostics. From routine physical examination and vaccination to soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, we provide all kinds of expertise.

Full list of Equipment and Services:

• Physical Exams, Vaccinations, Microchips, and Health Certificates
• Dental Cleaning and Tooth Extraction with use of an IM3 High Speed Dental Unit
• Soft Tissue Surgery (From Spay and Neuter to Exploratory)
• Orthopedic Surgery (From Cruciate Repair to Bone Pinning)
• In-house digital radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy
• Diagnostic Ultrasound
• Pulse Oximetry, EKG, Blood Pressure Measurements, and I-stat Analyzer

Ideal Veterinary Hospital is located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Oak Ridge is a beautiful community that has much to offer. It is safe, has top-rated schools, and provides all kinds of recreational opportunities. We are within an hour drive of the famous Smokey Mountain National Park, so if you enjoy beautiful scenery, the outdoors, and any opportunity to explore or adventure, this is a great place for you. Oak Ridge is also just a half hour west of Knoxville, known for a rich art community and many festivals throughout the year. There is always an opportunity to explore new craft fairs, foods, and music.

At Ideal Veterinary Hospital our Mission is to improve the lives of our veterinarians by providing you with comprehensive benefits:

• Generous compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long term disability insurance
• Participation in Company’s 401 (k) and/or Roth (k) plan
• 100% Liability Coverage
• Generous vacation time
• CE Allowances
• Customized mentorship plan
• Licensure reimbursement
• Relocation assistance available

The Associate Veterinarian will need an educational background of at least:

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university.