Emergency Veterinarian - Port St. Lucie, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Port St. Lucie, FL

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian to provide emergency care for pets at its Port St. Lucie, Florida hospital. The role involves treating emergency cases ranging from routine to complex, including exotic animals, and performing emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures. The veterinarian works as a leader on the hospital floor and directly supports customers and their pets throughout the care process. VEG describes its clinical environment as open-concept and customer-focused, with families able to stay with their pets and patients seen promptly through its triage approach. The company emphasizes mentorship, continuous learning, and professional growth through on-the-floor guidance, VEG Education programs, and emergency-medicine continuing education.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent degree.
Experience or capability in emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, 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, depending on hospital needs.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Empathetic, people-centric approach when supporting colleagues and understanding different perspectives.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
Strong ownership and accountability for work and outcomes, with commitment to long-term results.
Curiosity and an ongoing desire to learn and develop skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Answer medical questions over the phone.
See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, including helping families stay with their pets.
Gather patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
Conduct animal physical examinations and other investigative measures, 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 to customers.
Prepare and present estimates 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 a base salary and 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting 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, depending on role.
Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-medicine continuing education, and a travel stipend.
Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.