Emergency Veterinarian - Braintree, MA
About The Position
VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian in Braintree, Massachusetts. The veterinarian provides emergency care for pets, including exotic animals, in a 24/7 hospital environment. The role involves evaluating and treating emergency cases ranging from routine conditions to complex cases and surgeries, while communicating directly with customers and supporting families throughout their pets’ care. The veterinarian is a leader on the hospital floor and works within a team-oriented setting. VEG describes its approach as customer-centered, with patients seen promptly and families able to stay with their pets. Mentorship, continuous learning, clinical education programs, and emergency-focused continuing education are part of the role’s professional development environment.
Requirements
- DVM or equivalent degree.
- Experience or capability in emergency medicine, including soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
- 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 effectively in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
- Ability to thrive in team-oriented environments.
Responsibilities
- Answer medical questions over the phone.
- See patients promptly using VEG Triage and VEG Spikes.
- 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 diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
- 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 and address customer concerns.
- Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
- Perform endoscopic procedures.
- Educate customers about aftercare and preventative measures when appropriate.
Benefits
- Signing bonus available.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Competitive base compensation of $140,000–$185,000, with production; total earnings average $300,000 annually.
- 401(k) match.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one.
- QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
- Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time, active employment.
- Clinical and leadership programs and unlimited emergency-focused continuing education.
- Travel stipend for continuing education: $2,500 per year for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 per year for full-time uncredentialed employees.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
- Fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs, company swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
