Emergency Veterinarian - Charlottesville, VA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian in Charlottesville, Virginia. The veterinarian provides emergency care for a wide range of animals, including exotics, and handles cases ranging from routine emergencies to complex surgeries. The role includes immediate, customer-centered triage and care, direct communication with customers about diagnoses and treatment options, and leadership on the hospital floor. VEG provides mentorship, continuous learning, clinical education programs, and emergency-focused continuing education.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent degree.
Experience or capability in emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
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 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 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 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 base pay and 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.
Clinical and leadership learning programs and unlimited emergency-focused continuing education, with a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend for full-time VEG employees: $2,500 for credentialed employees and $1,000 for 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.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.