Emergency Veterinarian - San Jose, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•San Jose, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the emergency veterinary experience for pets, their owners, and the staff. The company operates 24/7 emergency hospitals nationwide and emphasizes a positive work environment with opportunities for learning and career growth. VEG is committed to innovation in emergency veterinary medicine, including handling a wide range of cases, even exotics, and fostering a customer-focused approach. The company has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

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: The wage range for this role is $140,000 - $350,000 salary per year (for a full-time position), inclusive of base salary and discretionary production bonus target. The expected base salary for this role is between $180,000 - $200,000 of this wage range.
401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling
Equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for uncredentialed VEGgies)
Clinical student loan repayment
Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary
Inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
Flexible work schedules
Generous employee referral program
Comfy scrubs
Cool VEG swag
Food in the fridge