Veterinary Care and Specialty Group

08/22/2024

WE ARE HIRING for WEEKEND ER!
Licensed & unlicensed techs!

Now offering $1000 sign-on bonus for licensed technicians. *

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Veterinary Technicians for our Emergency Room Triage team & ICU. As a Veterinary Technician in our fast-paced emergency room, you will play a crucial role in providing efficient and effective triage care to our patients. You will work closely with our veterinarians and support staff to ensure timely assessment, prioritization, and treatment of incoming emergency cases. Our team of ICU nurses work closely with our boarded emergency care criticalists on our hospitalized patients and oversee critical care cases including, but not limited to, mechanical ventilation, blood & plasma transfusions, life saving surgeries and more!

If you are interested, please send resume to [email protected]

🐾Benefits include:
Premium healthcare*, vision & supplemental insurance
(*HSA options)
Competitive pay
120 hours PTO
Company provided life insurance
64 hours of PAID holidays
Yearly personal pet allowance
Personal Pet discounts
$1600/800 CE allowance per year
401k with employer 5% match
In-house training & free RACE approved CE

08/21/2024

What a wonderful opportunity! Even if you’re not looking to adopt, consider taking a pup out for the day on a Scenic City excursion! 🐾 🐶

🚨EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!
HES is working on launching a new program that will allow folks to "check out" a dog to take on a small field trip around Chattanooga! Programs like this give dogs a small break from the hustle and bustle of living in the shelter, which is highly beneficial for their overall mental health. It's also a fun way for our community to get involved and have fun with our pups. But first, we need to come up with a name for the program! That's where you come in. Click the link below to VOTE on your favorite program name, and the winner will be announced at the beginning of September!

Vote here https://form.jotform.com/242312899688170

08/09/2024

We are hiring for a full-time ultrasound assistant! 👩🏻‍⚕️👨🏾‍⚕️

At VCSG, we have a very busy and still growing imaging department providing diagnostic ultrasounds to our community’s dogs and cats. 🐩 🐈

Must enjoy: Licks to the face 🐶, cat hair all over your scrubs🐱…and being part of a fast-paced & fun team! We appreciate an organized individual with excellent client skills and attention to detail. ✅

If you’d like to apply for this position to join our dynamic team, please email [email protected] to get more information. 🐾

08/08/2024

Happy International Cat Day! 🐾 Today, we’re celebrating our purr-fect team members who bring joy to our workplace every day. Swipe to meet the feline friends of our staff who make every day a little more pawsome! 🐱💼

08/01/2024

🩸 Join Us for a Life-Saving Blood Drive! 🩸

We're excited to announce our upcoming Blood Drive on Friday, August 30th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 3201 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408. We are proud to partner with Blood Assurance to make this event possible.

📣 Did you know? Dogs and cats need blood too! You and your pet can both be HEROES. Bring your pet in for screening to enroll them as a blood donor for our veterinary blood bank. Just ONE DONATION can save three lives!

Scan the QR code on the flyer or contact or email [email protected] for more information on how you and your pet can make a difference.
Or click the link below:
https://donor.bloodassurance.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/163612

Let's come together to save lives—both human and animal! 🐾❤️

06/25/2024

🐾🐶😺We are seeking skilled and dedicated Veterinary Anesthesia Technicians to join our dynamic veterinary team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients during various medical procedures. 🐾🐶😺

The Veterinary Anesthesia Technician will work alongside our boarded anesthesiologists and other veterinary staff to administer anesthesia, monitor vital signs, provide pain relief, and provide comprehensive support to ensure the highest standards of care for our patients undergoing surgical or diagnostic procedures. 👨🏾‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️🩺

Our team is a fun group of veterinary technicians and anesthesiologists who can help you further your veterinary career!
Please email [email protected] to apply! 🏥

06/14/2024

Please join us in welcoming to VCSG
Dr. Kelly Crawford, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) 🎉🐾🎉🐾🎉🐾🎉

Dr. Crawford is originally from the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. She went to the University of Georgia for her undergraduate and veterinary degrees.

After finishing her rotating internship in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Crawford completed her specialty internship and residency training in New Mexico, Indiana (at Purdue University), and Michigan. Dr. Crawford has worked in private practice in Michigan and Colorado since finishing her residency in 2019. She has been published for her research on atlantoaxial instability and polyneuropathy in Siberian cats.

Dr. Crawford enjoys all aspects of Veterinary Neurology – especially neurosurgery and managing complicated seizure patients. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, hiking, and cooking.

Having Dr. Crawford join our neurology department at VCSG allows us to offer neuro 5 days a week, with availability for emergency weekend imaging and surgical services.
🐾 🐶🐱❤️

05/24/2024

We are searching for some amazing individuals to join our Internal Medicine team! 🐶🐱

Location: Chattanooga, TN
Veterinary Care & Specialty Group

At VCSG, we are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our patients. Our state-of-the-art facility and compassionate team ensure that every pet receives exceptional medical treatment. We are currently seeking a skilled and passionate Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview:
As an Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician at VCSG, you will play a critical role in supporting our veterinarians in diagnosing and treating pets with complex medical conditions. You will be responsible for providing top-notch care to our patients, performing advanced medical procedures, and ensuring that our clients receive the best service possible.

Key Responsibilities:

🐾Assist veterinarians with internal medicine cases, including patient examinations, diagnostics, and treatments.
🐾Perform and assist with advanced diagnostic procedures such as ultrasounds, endoscopies, and radiographs.
🐾Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, and tissue samples.
🐾Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
🐾Monitor and care for hospitalized patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
🐾Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
🐾Educate and communicate with pet owners about their pet's condition, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
🐾Ensure a clean and organized work environment, adhering to all safety and sanitation protocols.

Qualifications:
🐾Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) or Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) preferred, or at least 3 years as a Veterinary Technician assistant.
🐾Strong knowledge of veterinary internal medicine procedures and protocols.
🐾Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
🐾Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations with professionalism.
🐾Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients and their owners.
🐾Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer:
🐾Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
🐾Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. (120 PTO hours, 2 flex days, 401k w/ 5% match, CE allowance, personal pet allowance, excellent pet discounts, paid parental leave & MORE!)
🐾In-house continuing education opportunities and support for professional development.
🐾A collaborative and supportive team environment.
🐾Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

If you are passionate about internal medicine and dedicated to providing exceptional care to pets, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume to [email protected].

05/21/2024

We are thrilled to announce the return of Dr. Marlowe, our Veterinary Medical Oncologist, to Veterinary Care and Specialty Group after her maternity leave.

Dr. Marlowe’s dedication and expertise have been invaluable to our team, and we are excited to have her back with us!

Help us in welcoming back Dr. Marlowe!

05/08/2024

Today, VCSG had the pleasure to sponsor Dr. Sam Bilko & Dr. Daniel Almeida with K9 Field Response, at our hospital. The team presented their Basic Life Saving class to over 20 law enforcement and first responders in this free workshop on field first aid and care. 🐶❤️‍🩹

http://www.k9fr.com

04/24/2024

🐾 Calling all heroes with paws! 🐾

Are you ready to make a life-saving difference? 🩸 Our Veterinary Blood Bank is in need of furry superheroes to join our team of donors! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ Every donation can save the life of a precious pet in need during emergency situations.

🐶🐱 Whether you're a playful pup or a cuddly kitty, you have the power to be a lifesaver! Join us in our mission to ensure that every pet receives the critical care they deserve, 24/7/365. 🏥💖

If you are interested in joining our donor team, reach out to our Blood Bank at [email protected].

04/23/2024

The address for VCSG’s ER service is still 3201 Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408, and we are still 24/7/365.

It is an exciting time at Veterinary Care and Specialty Group! In January, we opened the new Pullen Cancer Center which has expanded both the physical footprint of VCSG as well as the services that we offer.

We are now entering the second phase of the VCSG updates with a remodel of our primary facility. The remodel includes expanded ICU space, additional surgical suites, expanded space for all specialty services, and the addition of a 128-slice CT machine. These updates will continue to support VCSG’s mission to provide the highest level of care through advanced treatment and diagnostics close to home.

To ensure the highest level of comfort for patients and their families, we are moving all ER services to the Pullen Cancer Center during the duration of the remodel to our emergency and critical care areas of the hospital. This phase of the VCSG facility updates will begin on April 24, 2024. During the renovation, all services will be fully operational. We look forward to continuing to provide your patients with the highest level of emergency and specialty care. Look for the RED entrance!

04/10/2024

Get ready to fetch some fun at Dogs on the Diamond with VCSG and the Chattanooga Lookouts! 🐶⚾️ Join us at AT&T Field tonight (4/10/24) for an unforgettable night filled with furry friends, baseball, and tail-wagging excitement!

🌟 Bring your four-legged MVPs to the ballpark and watch them strut their stuff in our paw-some pet parade around the diamond. Pooch passes are just $7.

See you there!

04/08/2024

🎉🐾 Exciting News! 🐾🎉 Our brand new therapy pool for dogs is officially OPEN! 🌊🐶 Dive into the world of canine rehabilitation with our state-of-the-art aquatic therapy facility. Whether your furry friend needs post-surgery recovery, weight management, or simply some fun and exercise, our therapy pool is here to support their journey to health and happiness. 🏊‍♂️💙

Our certified rehabilitation team is ready to provide personalized treatment plans tailored to your dog's needs. From hydrotherapy sessions to swim exercises, we're dedicated to helping your pup feel their best.

03/01/2024

🐾 Exciting News from Veterinary Care and Specialty Group! 🐾

Hey, veterinary professionals! 🐾 We're thrilled to be a part of the Music City Veterinary Conference, and we want to share the excitement with you! 🎉

📍 Find us at Booth 700 - March 1st and 2nd!

Make sure to swing by our booth to discover the latest in veterinary emergency and specialty services. 🏥 Our team is here to chat, answer your questions, and share valuable insights.

👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ Learn about our cutting-edge facilities and skilled staff of Specialty and Emergency Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. Plus, we've got some cool giveaways in store for you! 🎁🐾
Can't wait to connect with all the amazing attendees at the Music City Veterinary Conference! See you at Booth 700! 🐶🐱🐾

02/29/2024

Calling all Vet Med professionals! Mark your calendars for March 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM! 📅 Dr. Billy Pullen, VCSG's Medical Director and Internist, will be leading a captivating discussion on the fascinating intersection of microbiome and cancer in animals. 🦠🔬

As always, complimentary coffee☕ and pastries🥐 will be available. Go to VCSGvets.com for the virtual link and more information.

02/19/2024

WE ARE HIRING!!!!!

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Veterinary Technician for our Emergency Room Triage team. As a Veterinary Technician in our fast-paced emergency room, you will play a crucial role in providing efficient and effective triage care to our patients. You will work closely with our veterinarians and support staff to ensure timely assessment, prioritization, and treatment of incoming emergency cases.

If you are interested, please send resume to [email protected]

🐾Benefits include:
Premium healthcare*, vision & supplemental insurance
(*HSA options)
Competitive pay
120 hours PTO
64 hours of PAID holidays
Yearly personal pet allowance
Personal Pet discounts
$1600/800 CE allowance per year
401k with employer 5% match
8 wk paid maternity/paternity leave

02/16/2024

It has been wonderful working with Varian to build and launch VCSG's new Edge linear accelerator! Together, we are changing the landscape of veterinary cancer care for the southeast region and beyond.

02/13/2024

🎉🐾🎉 Celebrating Aspen! 🎉🐾🎉

Today marks a monumental achievement in Aspen's journey - she's officially in remission from B-cell lymphoma! 🙌🐶 After undergoing a rigorous chemotherapy protocol, our resilient patient has conquered her chemo journey and emerged victorious! 🌟

Throughout Aspen's treatment, we've witnessed her incredible bravery, resilience, and unwavering spirit. Her wagging tail and eager kisses brightened our clinic every visit, reminding us of the true strength of the human-animal bond. 🐾💪

We extend our deepest gratitude to Aspen's dedicated family for entrusting us with his care and for their unwavering support throughout this journey. Their commitment and love have been instrumental in Aspen's recovery. ❤️

As we celebrate Aspen's milestone, we reflect on the countless hours of care, the highs, and the lows, and we're reminded of why we do what we do. Moments like these reaffirm our passion for veterinary medicine and the joy of witnessing miracles like Aspen's victory over cancer. 🎉🌈

02/10/2024

Team VCSG at the Special Olympics Polar Plunge 🧊 🥶

02/05/2024

Let's Get Physical...Rehabilitation with VCSG's Dr. David Levine and Ashley Wheeler, LVMT - Check out the latest from The Family Pet Podcast to hear from VCSG's veterinary rehabilitation experts on how rehab can help keep your pet in top shape!

Follow the link below!

Pet Rehabilitation Services w/ Dr. David Levine and Ashley Wheeler LVMT

01/30/2024

🌟 Exciting News from VCSG! 🌟 Meet Trinket, our 10-year-old spayed Yorkie cancer survivor superstar 🐾

Trinket was referred to us by her primary veterinarian for a perianal mass, and our Internal Medicine and Oncology teams worked together to identify a Mast Cell Tumor. 💔

In the spirit of collaboration, we discussed various treatment options, and after a heartfelt conversation with her owners, we decided that the Stelfonta injection protocol was the perfect fit for Trinket.

The journey was a special one for us, as it marked the first Stelfonta injection we've seen and performed in the hospital! 🏥💖

Throughout Trinket's healing process, her amazing owners kept us in the loop with updates and adorable pictures. 📸 At her one-month post-injection recheck, the news was nothing short of fantastic - Trinket was thriving at home, the wound didn't bother her, and she was back to her lively self! 🎉🐶

We're overjoyed to share that Trinket achieved a complete response, and we're grateful to have been a part of her successful journey. 🙌💕 Check out these heartwarming photos capturing the resilience and triumph of Trinket! 📷🐾



What is Stelfonta?
- Stelfonta is an injection that is FDA-approved local treatment for non-metastatic Mast Cell Tumors.
- Their website is very helpful and user friendly-check it out!
https://vet-us.virbac.com/stelfonta

How does it work?
-Your pet will be sedated, the mass will be clipped/cleaned, and our Oncologist will administer the injection into the mass. After your pet recovers from sedation, they are ready to go home!
-Stelfonta is fast acting, most likely within the hour you will notice the mass changing color or looking inflamed. By day 7 the mass should start becoming necrotic, this will look a little scary but it is a good sign!
-The mast cell tumor will slowly die thus creating a wound.
-After about a month post injection the affected area should be halfway healed and with time the wound will be fully healed.

If you have any questions on treating Mast Cell tumors with Stelfonta, please reach out to your primary veterinarian for a referral to our oncology department. 🐶

01/22/2024

URGENT! If your mobile number is with AT&T, calls are not coming through. This is affecting multiple businesses within Chattanooga via that carrier.
Please email: [email protected] and leave us your name and number. We have multiple staff checking every minute to ensure we call you back in quickly! We apologize for the inconvenience and we hope AT&T can remedy this soon!

01/17/2024

From young, healthy pets to senior dogs and cats, there’s no one-size-fits-all way to safely manage the inherent risks of anesthesia. As pet parents, it’s common to
feel anxious or uncertain about an anesthetized procedure. As veterinary professionals, it’s our job to provide the highest likelihood of a successful outcome.
Whether your pet needs a routine dental cleaning or a complicated fracture repair, our anesthetic protocols, pain management techniques, and technical staff training
are overseen by an elite team of specialists across all four of our hospitals.

01/08/2024

Our surgery & anesthesia departments are hiring for weekday veterinary technicians*
*Previous veterinary experience is required.
Rotating anesthesia shared on-call schedule.
Work alongside boarded anesthesiologists and surgeons with state-of-the-art equipment in a world class facility.

If you are interested, please send resume to [email protected]

🐾Benefits include:
Premium healthcare*, vision & supplemental insurance
(*HSA options)
Competitive pay
120 hours PTO
64 hours of PAID holidays
Yearly personal pet allowance
Pet discounts
$1600/800 CE allowance per year
401k with employer 5% match
8 wk paid maternity/paternity leave

🐾Anesthesia Technician:
The veterinary anesthesia nurse plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe administration and monitoring of anesthesia during surgical and sedated procedures. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining anesthesia equipment, monitoring vital signs, adjusting anesthesia levels as needed, and providing post-anesthesia care. Strong attention to detail, knowledge of anesthesia protocols for various species, and effective communication with the veterinary team are essential for success in this role.

🐾Surgery Technician:
Providing crucial support to our surgeons, as a surgical technician, you'll be responsible for preparing surgical suites, assisting during procedures, and providing postoperative care. Your role involves maintaining surgical equipment, keeping detailed records, and ensuring effective communication with both your veterinary team and pet owners. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to patient care are essential.

Come be a part of one of the largest specialty referral centers in the Southeast and help us make a difference in pet care! 🐶🐱

VCSG is a 24/7/365 small animal emergency and referral hospital located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

01/06/2024

🐾 🏥 YOU’RE INVITED!!!! Join us for a celebration of hope & healing at the grand opening of the Pullen Cancer Center at VCSG! ❤️ Discover Chattanooga’s pioneering veterinary radiation oncology department and our expanded medical oncology services. 🧬 Meet our dedicated specialists, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa ☕️, and explore our state of the art facility! Tour will be available from 2-6pm. This is open to the public and all area veterinary hospitals.
Let’s come together to make a difference in the fight against cancer! 🐾 🐶🐱

01/02/2024

🐶🐱❤️
We are looking for any used or new blankets and towels for our patients. If you have any to donate, we'd love to take them off your hands!

Share this post with your friends and family. The more, the merrier!

Thank you in advance for your kindness and support!!! 🐾

12/23/2023

🎁 Thank you to all who donated food, toys and beds for us to deliver to McKamey Animal Center via our own elves!!! 🎅🏼🧑🏻‍🎄Our Rudolph 🦌 box was busting at the seams with donations! 🐶🐱❤️💚

🎄Merry Christmas! Consider the gift of an adopted pet under your tree! 🐾

12/20/2023

Calling all veterinary students! Register today: https://rb.gy/tnj2yg

Each year, our specialty network* receives hundreds of applications for our Rotating Internships. Take some of the guess work out of this application season by joining our next live Q&A, featuring information and leadership from all three of our programs:

Veterinary Care and Specialty Group (VCSG) in Chattanooga, TN
Veterinary Emergency and Referral Group (VERG) in Brooklyn, NY
Friendship Hospital for Animals (FHA) in Washington, DC

Three unique cities, three innovative facilities, one elite network of advanced and collaborative veterinary care.

*A division of Encore Vet Group

12/12/2023

Our Pullen Cancer Center is up & running! We have many cases lined up this week receiving radiation therapy with Dr. Jason Strasberg and the rest of the rad onc team, along with Dr. James Cryer, our newest anesthesiologist! We couldn't be more excited to offer this treatment to our local community and surrounding areas!