Emergency Veterinarian - Tucson, AZ (Oro Valley)
About The Position
VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year. Its open-concept hospitals provide emergency care for pets of every kind, including exotics, in a customer-focused environment. VEG emphasizes mentorship, continuous learning, and opportunities for career growth. The Emergency Veterinarian treats emergency patients, from routine cases to complex surgeries, and leads on the hospital floor while working with a supportive team. The role includes seeing patients promptly, assessing and diagnosing their conditions, developing treatment plans, communicating with customers, and performing emergency procedures. The position requires rotating or as-needed availability for nights, weekends, and holidays based on hospital needs.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Live and breathe 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 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 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 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 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 on aftercare and preventative measures where appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a base salary and 401K 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 ER 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 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, plus fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
