Emergency Veterinarian - Las Vegas, NV

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Las Vegas, NV

23h

About The Position

VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year. Its open-concept hospitals provide emergency care for a wide range of cases, including exotic animals, with a customer-focused approach that allows families to stay with their pets. VEG emphasizes mentorship, continuous learning, and career growth through on-the-floor guidance, education programs, and emergency-focused continuing education. The Emergency Veterinarian handles emergency cases ranging from routine care to complex surgeries, including care for exotic pets. The role leads on the hospital floor and works with a supportive team and resources to provide care for pets and their families. The veterinarian sees patients promptly, evaluates and diagnoses conditions, develops treatment plans, communicates options and estimates to customers, performs emergency procedures, and provides follow-up care guidance.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent degree.
Strong commitment to emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
Ability to work 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 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, helping ensure customers see a doctor right away and families can stay with their pets.
Gather patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
Conduct physical examinations and other investigatory measures, 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 about aftercare and preventive measures where appropriate.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including a base salary and 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.
Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency-focused continuing education, with a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend of $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
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.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the refrigerator.