Emergency Veterinarian - Arrowhead, AZ
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian for its Arrowhead, Arizona location. The veterinarian will provide emergency care in VEG’s open-concept hospitals, treating a wide range of cases and animals, including exotics. The role combines prompt, customer-centered care with diagnosis, treatment planning, emergency surgery, and endoscopic procedures. The veterinarian will work as a leader on the hospital floor and communicate directly with customers about diagnoses, treatment options, estimates, and aftercare. VEG describes a culture centered on mentorship, continuous learning, and supporting employees’ career development through on-the-floor guidance, education programs, and emergency-focused continuing education. The company also emphasizes an inclusive workplace where employees’ perspectives and backgrounds are valued.
Requirements
- A DVM or equivalent degree.
- Experience or capability in emergency medicine, including emergency soft-tissue 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 based on hospital needs.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Answer medical questions over the phone.
- See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, including helping ensure people see a doctor right away and families can stay with their pets.
- Gather signalment, presenting complaints, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
- Conduct physical examinations and other investigative measures, such as 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 estimates and present them to customers.
- Create and review medical records for accuracy.
- Explain the value of tests and treatments to customers and address their concerns.
- Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
- Perform endoscopic procedures.
- Educate customers about aftercare and preventative measures where appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including base pay.
- 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
- QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment, depending on role.
- Clinical and leadership programs.
- Unlimited emergency-focused continuing education and a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend of $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 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
- Fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
