Description

Ferguson Animal Hospital is a well-respected small animal general practice located in Bristol, Tennessee. Our four doctor team is excited to welcome a fourth full or part-time doctor as we expand into our adjacent wellness facility! Our team is passionate about providing excellent mentorship, maintaining high standards of care and showing how deeply we value nurturing the human animal bond.

About Ferguson:

• Team & Mentorship
  -Strong Medical and Administrative Leadership: Our Medical Director, Dr. Ferguson, has over 20 years of experience and is an exceptional clinician and teacher. Our Practice Manager, Seth is a talented, detail-oriented leader with 7 years of technician experience prior to transitioning to his managerial role. Both are passionate about maintaining a positive working environment.
  -Collaborative Doctor Team: Dr. Calvin and Dr. Hubbard joined Ferguson Animal Hospital as new graduates and are now entering their 4th year with our team. Both are eager for the opportunity to pass along their knowledge by joining Dr. Ferguson in providing mentorship to a new teammate.
  -Strong Support Staff with Low Turnover: Our technician and client services teams are highly skilled and caring. The technician team’s tenure ranges from 3 years to over 15 years. We incorporate low-stress handling techniques to create a calmer, safer environment and improve patient outcomes. Average doctor: technician ratio is 1:3.
• Caseload & Clientele
  -Diverse caseload, including but not limited to soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, basic oncology, dentistry, basic wellness care, urgent care, advanced diagnostic workups
  -Our clientele care for their pets deeply and most are very considerate and compliant. They value our team’s expertise. Ferguson Animal Hospital was voted “Best of Bristol” by the Bristol community.
• Facilities & Equipment
  -Primary hospital - 4,521 sq foot primary facility with 5 exam rooms and potential to add a 6th. Separate grieving room.
  -Adjacent Wellness clinic - 2 large exam rooms, with potential to expand to 4 total
  -Equipment highlights include full IDEXX lab suite with Sedivue, brand new dental radiology unit on the way, ultrasound, doppler BP equipment, cautery unit, quality fluid and syringe pumps, therapeutic laser. We use Avimark and are paperless.
• Bristol, Tennessee
  -Low cost of living, high safety and school system ratings
  -Dining & Entertainment: Known as the "Birthplace of Country Music," Bristol has a rich cultural scene. Diverse options, from Southern comfort food to modern eateries. Quality breweries, coffee shops, and live music venues, including the famous Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival.
  -Outdoor activities: Bristol is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. With easy access to the Appalachian Mountains and nearby lakes, the area offers hiking, fishing, boating, and camping. The South Holston River is popular for fly fishing, while the nearby Appalachian Trail provides scenic hiking.
  -Less than 2 hours from Knoxville, TN, Cumberland Gap, TN, Asheville, NC, and Blacksburg, VA

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Excited to manage a diverse caseload that includes small animal General Practice, Urgent Care and occasional Emergency cases
• Willing to rotate shifts through our main facility and adjacent wellness-only clinic
• Experienced candidates – we are open to full or part-time
• New graduates are encouraged to apply!

About VetEvolve

• Ferguson Animal Hospital is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve’s goal is simple - to provide every team member with the resources they need to be “Happy Here.” Happy Here means something different to each individual and will evolve as you progress through your career and/or experience significant life changes. We look forward to learning more about your goals and how we can best support you.
• Strong, people-focused culture centered around our core values - Serve, Evolve, Trust. We use these values to guide our actions and the way we support each other every day.
• “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.”
• Learn more about why our veterinarians and support teams are Happy Here via our blog and video pages

Compensation & Benefits:

• Full-time base salary range: 110-130k. Commensurate with experience level and skillset.
• Additional opportunities to earn: Highly competitive monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan. Bonus plan is not mandatory (for candidates preferring straight salary). Equity opportunity available starting early 2025.
• Basic benefits information: Paid vacation & sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance with generous employer contribution; several additional supplemental insurance options; 100% coverage of liability, license defense, professional dues and licensing fees, 401k with generous employer contribution, 100% coverage of short term disability insurance premiums.
• Wellness, Mentorship and Professional Development
  -Customizable continuing education package tailored to your goals and passions & full week of paid time off for continuing education each year.
  -Support From the Start wet lab-focused mentorship program for new graduates. Continues through your first year of employment.
  -Additional internal continuing education opportunities including but not limited to webinars, annual veterinarian retreats, local didactic and hands-on CE
  -MentorVet, Vet Specialists On Demand, AbleTo coaching & counseling and several additional mental health and professional development tools.
  Ready to Learn More?

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.

Contact mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information about Ferguson Animal Hospital and a confidential, exploratory conversation or apply directly here.