Emergency Veterinarian - Chandler, AZ

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian to provide emergency veterinary care in its open-concept hospital in Chandler, Arizona. The veterinarian will treat emergency cases ranging from routine to complex, including exotics, and perform emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures. The role includes immediate patient assessment through VEG’s customer-centered triage approach, diagnostic and therapeutic planning, and direct communication with customers about diagnoses, treatment options, estimates, and aftercare. VEG describes a culture of mentorship, continuous learning, and team support, with opportunities to develop through clinical and leadership programs and emergency-focused continuing education.

Requirements

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, depending on hospital needs.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse 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 ensuring people see a doctor right away and allowing families to stay with their pets.
Gather patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
Conduct animal 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 to 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 preventive measures where appropriate.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base compensation 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 learning programs and unlimited emergency-focused continuing education, plus a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend for full-time credentialed employees ($2,500) and full-time uncredentialed employees ($1,000).
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, including fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.