Emergency Veterinarian (Travel & Lodging Provided) - Braintree, MA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Braintree, MA

1d•$140,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring a full-time Emergency Veterinarian for its Long Haul Commuter Program in Braintree, Massachusetts. The program supports travel and lodging for experienced emergency veterinarians who do not have a local VEG hospital, and provides a home hospital, travel-expense support, and a condensed schedule. The Emergency Veterinarian provides urgent and emergency care for animals, including exotics, in a 24/7 hospital environment. The role combines medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, customer communication, emergency surgery, and endoscopic procedures. Veterinarians work as leaders on the hospital floor and are supported by team-based care, mentorship, clinical education, and emergency-focused continuing education. VEG describes its approach as customer-centered, including seeing patients promptly and allowing families to stay with their pets. The company emphasizes a people-centric, collaborative, inclusive workplace and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

A DVM or equivalent degree.
Experience and capability in emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor.
Ability to lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis according to hospital needs.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.

Responsibilities

Answer medical questions over the phone.
See patients promptly as part of VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, including ensuring people see a doctor right away and allowing families to stay with their pets.
Gather signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination information.
Conduct physical examinations and other investigations, including ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies.
Diagnose each pet’s condition and create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan.
Communicate diagnoses and treatment options directly with customers.
Prepare and present estimates to customers.
Create and review medical records for accuracy.
Explain the value of tests and treatments performed and address customer concerns.
Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
Perform endoscopic procedures.
Educate customers about aftercare and preventative measures where appropriate.

Benefits

Travel and lodging support through the Long Haul Commuter Program, including travel-expense support.
Condensed schedule.
Competitive compensation: $140,000–$185,000 base salary, with production; total earnings average $300,000 annually.
401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment, based on role.
Clinical and leadership programs and unlimited emergency-focused continuing education.
Annual travel stipend for continuing education: $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.