09/04/2026
Stop being scared of exotic medicine and come embrace it with us. It’s really not as scary as you think.
First things first: we are not an exotics-only hospital.
We see dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, small mammals, and the occasional wildlife patient. But there is a huge need for veterinarians willing to see exotics, and you do NOT have to come to us already knowing how to see every species.
We won’t throw you into a full day of exotics and tell you to figure it out. We’ll slowly work you into it, teach you, and let you gain confidence.
Maybe today you want nothing to do with bearded dragons. Then you see a few, learn the common problems, and one day you’re saying, “Bring me the beardie.”
Because how do you really learn medicine? You practice it. You see cases, ask questions, research, and learn from the people around you.
And we have some pretty amazing people to learn from.
Our doctors, technicians, assistants, and management have a lot of knowledge under one roof, and we’ve intentionally created the kind of veterinary hospital we would want to work in.
Our doctors have experienced support staff who actually know what they’re doing. We block 1.5–2 hours midday to catch up on notes, see drop-offs, and make sure everyone gets at least an hour to eat and reset. And yes, the manager will make you take your lunch.
We also want to help you grow beyond exotics.
Love surgery? Great. We do all kinds of surgery, and we want to see where your surgical interests take you. Want to strengthen another area of medicine? Let’s work on it.
You also don’t have to love every species. One of our doctors still isn’t really into birds, and that’s okay. And don’t ask the manager to hold your snake. She still won’t do it.
The biggest thing we ask is respect all around.
Doctors, technicians, assistants, reception, management—no one here is “better” than anyone else. We all bring something important to the table, and we truly work as a team.
We’re busy. We have crazy days. But we help each other, laugh together, teach each other, and genuinely enjoy the environment we’ve created.
Does it sound a little like a unicorn practice? Maybe we are one.
We’re looking for a veterinarian 2–4 days per week in Pleasant View, TN. You don’t have to know everything or love every species. Come practice good medicine, learn something new, grow with us, and maybe discover a part of veterinary medicine you never thought you’d love.
Wild Things Animal Hospital
[email protected]
615-288-5630
https://jobs.avma.org/job/associate-veterinarian-exotic-veterinarian/85678930/
