Emergency Veterinarian - Greenville, SC

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Greenville, SC

6h • Onsite

About The Position

In 2014, VEG was founded with a mission to help people and their pets during emergencies, challenging the status quo of the ER experience. They have rapidly expanded with hospitals nationwide, open 24/7, 365 days a year, creating a better emergency experience for both customers and employees ('VEGgies'). VEG aims to support careers in veterinary emergency medicine by transforming ER operations with open-concept hospitals, handling diverse emergency cases including exotics, and providing an immersive, customer-focused experience. They prioritize creating a positive environment for VEGgies, offering unparalleled opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®. As an Emergency Veterinarian, you are passionate about helping people and their pets, especially in critical moments. VEG supports its veterinarians to be confident ER professionals and grow their careers through a culture of mentorship, continuous learning, on-the-floor guidance, VEG Education programs, and unlimited ER-focused CE. Veterinarians will handle all types of emergencies, from routine cases to complex surgeries, and treat various pets, including exotics. The role involves being a leader on the hospital floor, acting as a superhero for customers, and being backed by a team and resources for career advancement.

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, 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, including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling
• Eligibility for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG (based on role), so you can share in our growth and success
• A BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to 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 so you don’t need to worry about your student debt
• Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
• Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
• Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
• Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you’re hungry

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees