Veterinarian
Veterinarian
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Shape the future of animal welfare in one of America's most vibrant cities
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Enjoy the perfect balance of clinical excellence and community impact
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Lead a passionate team dedicated to transforming animal lives
Make a profound difference in Nashville’s animal welfare landscape through innovative shelter medicine. Be part of something bigger β where your veterinary expertise transforms lives, drives positive change, and shapes community-wide initiatives. This is shelter medicine reimagined, where your skills create lasting impact. Ready to combine clinical excellence with community impact?
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Shape the future of animal welfare in one of America's most vibrant cities
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Enjoy the perfect balance of clinical excellence and community impact
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Lead a passionate team dedicated to transforming animal lives
Make a profound difference in Nashville’s animal welfare landscape through innovative shelter medicine. Be part of something bigger β where your veterinary expertise transforms lives, drives positive change, and shapes community-wide initiatives. This is shelter medicine reimagined, where your skills create lasting impact. Ready to combine clinical excellence with community impact?
About us
Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) is a dynamic division of Nashville’s Metro Public Health Department, serving the diverse and growing community of Davidson County. As the primary municipal shelter, we combine the resources of a government institution with the heart of a progressive animal welfare organization. Our mission extends far beyond traditional shelter medicine β we’re driving systematic change in animal welfare across Nashville-Davidson County.
Our medical team delivers high-quality care at a meaningful scale, from comprehensive shelter medicine to high-volume spay/neuter services. We’re proud to support not just the animals in our direct care, but also those in our extensive foster network and recent adoptions. This unique position allows our veterinary team to develop exceptional surgical skills while having a lasting impact on community health.
What sets us apart is our collaborative, solutions-focused approach. We partner with organizations throughout Nashville to create better outcomes for animals, implementing innovative programs that address core community challenges β from reducing pet overpopulation to expanding access to preventive care. Our team of dedicated professionals brings together the best of public service and veterinary medicine, offering a supportive environment where evidence-based medicine meets compassionate care.
For veterinarians seeking both professional impact and personal balance, MACC offers a unique opportunity. You’ll practice high-quality medicine while enjoying the stability of public service β including predictable schedules, excellent benefits, and paid time off. Join our team and help shape the future of animal welfare in one of America’s most vibrant cities, all while maintaining the work-life harmony that makes a sustainable career possible.
In so many ways, we get to help the lost, injured, and abandoned β protecting both them and our citizens through shelter, adoption, treatment, population control, and humane rescue. Every day, we make a real difference in the Metro Nashville community.
About this role
As a veterinary professional, you already understand the core responsibilities of clinical practice. What makes this Shelter Veterinarian role uniquely rewarding is the opportunity to combine your medical expertise with broad community impact. Here are the key areas where you’ll make the most difference:
- Lead High-Impact Medicine: Direct a comprehensive shelter health program, performing both high-volume spay/neuter surgeries and complex medical procedures. You’ll handle everything from preventive care to emergency surgery, making real-time decisions that save lives.
- Drive Program Innovation: Shape and implement protocols that affect thousands of animals annually. You’ll develop medical guidelines, train staff, and collaborate with local universities to advance shelter medicine practices.
- Champion Animal Welfare: Combine your veterinary expertise with forensic work in animal cruelty cases, providing expert testimony that brings justice to animal victims. Your medical assessments will directly influence animal protection in our community.
- Guide a Medical Team: Provide leadership and mentorship to veterinary technicians and shelter staff, fostering a culture of compassionate care while maintaining high medical standards.
- Build Community Solutions: Work beyond the shelter walls by participating in public health initiatives, managing community clinic programs, and developing partnerships that expand access to veterinary care across Nashville-Davidson County.
While these highlights showcase the core impact areas of the role, you’ll find a comprehensive list of responsibilities and requirements in the full position description on our application page.
About you
You’re a veterinarian who thrives in dynamic environments and finds purpose in shelter medicine. Beyond your clinical expertise, you bring a collaborative spirit and the ability to make confident decisions while valuing team input. Your strengths include clear communication, efficient workflow management, and the emotional intelligence needed to lead in a high-volume setting. Most importantly, you share our commitment to compassionate care and understand that every medical decision impacts both individual animals and our broader community goals.
Our location
Nashville, Tennessee, consistently ranks among America’s most dynamic and livable cities, offering an unbeatable combination of career opportunities and quality of life. Whether you’re already a member of our community or exploring a move to Nashville, you’ll find a growing hub for veterinary medicine in the Southeast, offering excellent opportunities for professional development and collaboration.
Beyond the professional appeal, Nashville offers an enviable lifestyle with no state income tax and affordable housing options compared to other major cities. Whether you’re drawn to our world-famous music scene, diverse culinary landscape, mild climate, or family-friendly communities, our city provides the perfect backdrop for both career advancement and personal fulfillment.
Our offer
We offer a comprehensive compensation package that reflects both the importance of this role and the value we place on exceptional veterinary talent:
- Competitive annual salary range: $106,924 – $165,732
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Secure retirement through Metro Government pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program extending to household family members
- Metro employee perks program offering discounts on:
- Travel
- Event tickets
- Retail purchases
- And more
As a Metro Public Health Department employee, you’ll enjoy the stability of public service while making a meaningful impact in our community.
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