Emergency Veterinarian - Pembroke Pines, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Pembroke Pines, FL

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About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian for its Pembroke Pines, Florida location. The role provides emergency veterinary care in an open-concept hospital, treating a range of cases from routine emergencies to complex surgeries and caring for pets including exotics. The veterinarian is a leader on the hospital floor and works with a team in a customer-centered environment, with mentorship and ongoing clinical education available through VEG programs and emergency-focused continuing education.

The position involves evaluating animals, diagnosing their conditions, developing diagnostic and treatment plans, and communicating with customers about care options and estimates. The veterinarian also performs emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures and helps customers understand aftercare and preventive measures. The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and the role requires availability for rotating or as-needed nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree.
• Passion for emergency medicine, including emergency soft-tissue surgery and endoscopy.
• 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.
• Empathetic, people-centric approach and willingness to understand different perspectives.
• Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
• Strong ownership of work and accountability for outcomes.
• Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Answer medical questions over the phone.
• See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, ensuring customers 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, including ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies.
• Diagnose each pet’s condition and create diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
• 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 to customers and address their concerns.
• Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
• Perform endoscopic procedures.
• Educate customers about aftercare and preventive measures where appropriate.
• Lead on the hospital floor and contribute to a team-oriented, customer-focused care experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
• 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, depending on role.
• Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-focused continuing education, and a travel stipend. Full-time credentialed employees receive $2,500 per year; full-time uncredentialed employees receive $1,000 per year.
• 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 merchandise, and food in the fridge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree