Emergency Veterinarian - Orland Park, IL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Orland Park, IL

4d•$140,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is a veterinary emergency company founded in 2014 to improve the emergency-care experience for pets, their families, and veterinary professionals. Its hospitals are open 24/7, 365 days a year, and provide emergency care in open-concept settings, including care for exotic animals. VEG describes its culture as customer-focused and centered on mentorship, learning, and supporting employees’ career growth. The Emergency Veterinarian provides emergency veterinary care, handling cases ranging from routine to complex and performing emergency surgery and endoscopic procedures. The role involves evaluating and diagnosing patients, developing treatment plans, communicating with customers, and working as a leader on the hospital floor. VEG offers on-the-floor guidance, education programs, and unlimited ER-focused continuing education.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent degree.
Experience or capability in emergency medicine, including emergency soft-tissue surgery and endoscopy.
Ability to work effectively in team-oriented environments.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, 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 in a fast-paced environment with people from diverse backgrounds and personality types.

Responsibilities

Answer medical questions over the phone.
See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, which prioritize immediate access to a doctor and allow families to stay with their pets.
Gather patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
Conduct 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 estimates and present them 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 preventive measures when appropriate.

Benefits

Competitive base pay of $140,000–$200,000, including 401K.
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 ER 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.
Comfy scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the fridge.