Emergency Veterinarian - Roseville, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Roseville, CA

5d•$140,000 - $350,000•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. VEG operates 24/7 hospitals nationwide and focuses on creating a positive and supportive work environment. The company emphasizes learning, mentorship, and growth opportunities for its employees, known as 'VEGgies'. VEG is recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

A DVM or equivalent degree
Experience in emergency medicine, including emergency surgery (soft tissue) and endoscopy
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to 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
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with diverse people

Nice To Haves

Thrive in team-oriented environments
Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach
Have a sense of humility
Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work
Curious by nature; ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow

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