Location: Huntsville, Alabama (Tennessee Valley region)
Hospital: Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency (HVSE)
Ownership: Privately Owned & Practice-Led (100% Independent)
Position Type: Full-Time Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist
Re-Think What Practice Ownership Means
Are you looking for clinical autonomy, direct communication with practice leadership, and freedom from corporate metrics or rigid multi-hospital mandates?
At Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency (HVSE), we are proudly privately owned and clinician-led. Serving northern Alabama and southern Tennessee, our hospital is driven by medical excellence, patient care, and team wellbeing—not quarterly corporate targets. Here, you have the backing of an established referral community and an owner who works on the floor beside you.
A Collaborative Practice & Cutting-Edge Facility
As a rapidly growing 24/7 specialty and emergency facility, HVSE offers a seamless multi-specialty environment. You will join an established clinical team that includes:
Board-Certified Small Animal Surgeons
Board-Certified Veterinary Neurologist
Certified Veterinary Acupuncture & Rehabilitation Therapist
Part-Time Exotic Animal Specialist
Dedicated 24/7 Emergency Medical Team
Our hospital is fully equipped with high-tier diagnostic and therapeutic technology to support advanced internal medicine casework:
In-House Diagnostic Laboratory
Digital Radiography
16-Slice CT Scanner
High-Field 1.5T MRI
Karl Storz Endoscopy Tower
Our robust referring veterinary network is eager to welcome a full-time Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist, offering immediate caseload demand and strong regional support.
Why Huntsville? (A Thriving Technological Hub)
If you haven't looked at Huntsville lately, it’s time to take a closer look. Consistently ranked the #1 Best Place to Live in the U.S. (Livability, U.S. News & World Report) and the #2 Best-Performing Large City (Milken Institute), Huntsville is a booming, highly sophisticated technological hub.
A Sophisticated Client Base: Known as "Rocket City," Huntsville hosts NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and Cummings Research Park. With one of the highest concentrations of engineers, scientists, and advanced professionals per capita in North America, our clients are exceptionally educated, value high-tier specialty medicine, and show excellent compliance.
Unbeatable Cost of Living & Quality of Life: Enjoy a high standard of living with affordable homeownership, top-ranked public schools, minimal traffic, and dynamic downtown entertainment districts (like Lowe Mill Arts & Entertainment and the Orion Amphitheater).
Arts, Culture, & Entertainment: Home to the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, Broadway touring acts, historic downtown districts, and the state-of-the-art Orion Amphitheater.
Outdoor & Regional Recreation: Nestled in the heart of the Tennessee River Valley and surrounded by greenways and mountain trails, Huntsville offers world-class hiking, biking, fishing, and golf in a temperate climate year-round. Plus, it provides convenient travel access to Nashville, Birmingham, and the Gulf Coast beaches.
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation Package (Generous base salary with non-stacked production options)
Substantial Signing Bonus & Relocation Assistance
Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with match
Continuing Education Allowance + Dedicated Paid CE Time
Uniform Allowance and Professional Dues/Licensing Coverage
Generous Employee Pet Care Discount
Ready to Learn More?
Skip generic recruiter screenings and speak directly with our hospital leadership to explore how HVSE can fit your career goals.
To apply or start a confidential conversation:
Contact: Dr. Geoffrey Harriman, DVM, DACVS-SA
Email: geoff.harriman@hvsevet.com
Phone: (256) 715-8389
Website: www.hvsevet.com
