Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Santa Monica, CA
About The Position
VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the emergency veterinary experience for pets, their owners, and the staff. VEG operates 24/7 hospitals nationwide and focuses on creating a positive and supportive work environment. The company emphasizes learning, mentorship, and growth opportunities for its employees, known as 'VEGgies'. VEG is recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026. As a part-time Emergency Veterinarian at VEG, you will be passionate about helping pets and their owners during critical times. VEG supports its veterinarians to be confident and excel in their careers, offering mentorship, continuous learning, and extensive continuing education opportunities. You will manage a wide range of emergency cases, including complex surgeries and exotic pets. The role involves leadership on the hospital floor, with a supportive team and resources to foster career advancement.
Requirements
- A DVM or equivalent degree
- Live and breathe emergency medicine, including emergency surgery (the soft tissue kind!) and endoscopy
- Thrive in team-oriented environments (think hospital retreats, team dinners, happy hours, and more)
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Must be willing 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 based on hospital needs
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
- Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
- Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
- Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
- Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge
Responsibilities
- Answer medical questions over the phone
- See patients right away as part of the VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, our unique, customer-centered way of doing things—like ensuring people see a doctor right away and allowing families to stay with their pets
- Gather the signalment, presenting complaint, vitals, and physical exam
- Conduct physical examinations of animals, along with other required investigatory measures such as ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
- Complete a diagnosis of each pet's condition to create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan
- Communicate diagnosis and treatment options directly with customers
- Prepare estimates and present them to customers
- Create and review medical records to ensure accuracy
- Demonstrate the value of tests and treatments performed by speaking with the customer and addressing their concerns
- Perform minor and major emergency surgeries
- Perform endoscopic procedures
- Educate customers on after care and preventative measures where appropriate
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Learning and growth opportunities
- VEG-created clinical and leadership programs
- Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($1,000/year for part-time credentialed, $400/year for part-time uncredentialed)
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous employee referral program
- Comfy scrubs
- Cool VEG swag
- Food in the fridge
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
