Emergency Veterinarian - Manhattan Beach, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Manhattan Beach, CA

22h•$140,000 - $350,000

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian in Manhattan Beach, California. The role provides emergency veterinary care in a 24/7 hospital, treating routine and complex cases and all kinds of pets, including exotics. The veterinarian works as a leader on the hospital floor, supported by a team, mentorship, clinical education, and emergency-focused continuing education. VEG describes its care model as open-concept and customer-centered, including seeing patients promptly and allowing families to stay with their pets.

Requirements

A DVM or equivalent degree.
Experience or strong capability in emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
Ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments.
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 through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes.
Gather patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
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 and address customer concerns.
Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
Perform endoscopic procedures.
Educate customers about aftercare and preventative measures where appropriate.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base salary and a discretionary production bonus target.
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 and unlimited emergency-focused continuing education.
Annual continuing-education travel stipend for full-time employees: $2,500 for credentialed employees and $1,000 for uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.