
Twenty years ago, DeKalb Animal Clinic was founded to serve the needs of pets in Smithville, TN, and the surrounding area. Since then, we've developed such good relationships with our clients, that we're seeing the next generation's pets!
Since we first opened our doors, building personal relationships with pet owners in our Community has been at the heart of this practice. At DeKalb Animal Clinic, we are a team of animal lovers, and we want to partner with you to keep your pets healthy and happy throughout their lives.
Join our team at Dekalb Animal Clinic and immerse yourself in our friendly culture and progressive medicine! We are proud to have been voted ‘Best of the Best’ veterinary clinics in DeKalb County for 5 years in a row!
We couldn't operate in a fast-paced environment without the help of our wonderful support staff! And they are experts at anticipating our doctors needs! Our team takes pride in giving our clients and their pets the highest quality of care!
We're equipped with inhouse labs, digital radiographs, ultrasound and high-speed dental equipment. We want to support all aspects of your medical and surgical passion; so regardless of your interests, we're happy to help you reach your goals. Regardless of whether you're an experienced doctor who's ready to get going, or a new grad who wants strong mentorship, we're anxious to add to our team, so a generous compensation and benefits package is included!
About the area: Smithville is located in Middle Tennessee, about an hour east of Nashville, nestled directly between Murfreesboro and Cookeville. Hundreds of artists call DeKalb County their home, making farmers markets, art festivals, and blue grass music events one of a kind. We are located in a beautiful area with Center Hill Lake right outside of town. Here you can spend an entire day boating, fishing, and lounging while taking in stunning views. One of the oldest fairs in the country takes place every year in Smithville and is always one of the highly anticipated nights of the year. This area is one-of-a-kind and suits anyone!
USD $100,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr.

Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.