Emergency Veterinarian - Cranberry, PA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Cranberry, PA

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian to provide emergency care for pets and support their people in a customer-focused hospital environment. The role handles emergency cases ranging from routine care to complex surgeries, including care for exotic animals. The veterinarian serves as a leader on the hospital floor and works with a team supported by mentorship, clinical education, and emergency-focused continuing education. The position uses VEG’s triage approach to help patients see a doctor promptly and lets families stay with their pets. It includes evaluating and diagnosing patients, developing diagnostic and therapeutic plans, communicating with customers about care and costs, maintaining medical records, performing emergency surgery and endoscopic procedures, and providing after-care guidance.

Requirements

A DVM or equivalent degree.
Experience or capability in emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
Ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments.
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 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, including enabling families to stay with their pets.
Gather patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
Conduct physical examinations and other investigations, 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 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 on after-care and preventative measures where appropriate.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay and a 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, based on role.
Clinical and leadership programs, unlimited emergency-focused continuing education, and a travel stipend.
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 swag, and food in the fridge.
Full-time credentialed employees receive a $2,500 annual travel stipend; full-time uncredentialed employees receive a $1,000 annual travel stipend.