Emergency Veterinarian - Myrtle Beach, SC
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The role provides emergency veterinary care in a 24/7 hospital, handling cases ranging from routine emergencies to complex surgeries and treating a variety of pets, including exotics. The veterinarian leads on the hospital floor and works within a team-oriented, customer-focused environment. VEG offers mentorship, continuous learning, clinical and leadership education, and emergency-focused continuing education to support professional growth. The veterinarian answers medical questions by phone, evaluates patients promptly, diagnoses conditions, develops diagnostic and therapeutic plans, discusses treatment options and estimates with customers, and performs emergency procedures. The position involves communicating with customers about care and addressing their concerns, maintaining accurate medical records, and educating customers about aftercare and prevention.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Experience or capability in emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- 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 effectively 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 animal examinations and other investigatory 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 to customers.
- Prepare and present estimates to customers.
- Create and review medical records for accuracy.
- Explain the value of tests and treatments and address customer concerns.
- Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
- Perform endoscopic procedures.
- Educate customers about aftercare and preventative measures where appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a base component 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 programs, unlimited emergency-focused continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Annual travel stipend for full-time credentialed employees of $2,500, or $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.
- Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
