Emergency Veterinarian - Cranberry, PA
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian to provide emergency care for pets in a 24/7 hospital environment. The veterinarian will see cases ranging from routine emergencies to complex surgeries, including care for exotic animals, and will work as a leader on the hospital floor. The role is supported by a team-oriented culture, mentorship, continuous learning, VEG Education programs, and emergency-focused continuing education. The position uses VEG’s customer-centered approach, including triage that helps patients see a doctor promptly and allows families to stay with their pets. The veterinarian will assess and diagnose patients, develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans, discuss treatment options and estimates with customers, perform emergency procedures, and provide guidance on aftercare and prevention.
Requirements
- A DVM or equivalent degree.
- Experience or capability in emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
- Ability to work effectively 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.
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and with different personality types.
Responsibilities
- Answer medical questions over the phone.
- See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes.
- Gather patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
- Conduct animal physical examinations and other investigations, 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 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 preventative measures where appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation, including a 401(k) match.
- 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, based on role.
- Clinical and leadership programs, unlimited emergency-focused continuing education, and a travel stipend.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, including fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
