Emergency Veterinarian - Santa Monica, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Santa Monica, CA

4d•$140,000 - $350,000

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian in Santa Monica, California. The veterinarian provides emergency care for a wide range of animals, including exotic pets, in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital environment. The role includes evaluating and treating emergency cases, communicating with customers, performing emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures, and contributing as a leader on the hospital floor. VEG describes its approach as customer-centered and emphasizes mentorship, continuous learning, and support for veterinarians’ professional growth.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent degree.
Live and breathe emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
Thrive 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.
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and personality types.

Responsibilities

Answer medical questions over the phone.
See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, helping ensure customers see a doctor right away and families can stay with their pets.
Gather 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 with customers.
Prepare and present estimates to customers.
Create and review medical records to ensure accuracy.
Explain the value of tests and treatments performed and address customer concerns.
Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
Perform endoscopic procedures.
Educate customers about aftercare and preventative measures where appropriate.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning 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.
Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-medicine continuing education, and a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend for full-time VEGgies: $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 for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.
Competitive compensation: wage range of $140,000–$350,000 per year, inclusive of base salary and discretionary production bonus target; expected base salary of $180,000–$200,000.