Emergency Veterinarian - Winter Park, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Winter Park, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian for its Winter Park, Florida location. The veterinarian will treat emergency cases ranging from routine presentations to complex surgeries, including care for exotic pets. The role includes providing prompt, customer-centered care and leading on the hospital floor, with a team and resources to support clinical work and career development. VEG offers mentorship, on-the-floor guidance, clinical and leadership education, and unlimited emergency-focused continuing education.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent degree.
Passion for emergency medicine, including emergency soft-tissue surgery and endoscopy.
Ability to thrive in team-oriented environments.
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, depending on hospital needs.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Empathy and a people-centric approach, including an effort to understand different perspectives.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and recognizing team accomplishments.
A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for outcomes and long-term results.
Curiosity and an ongoing interest in learning and developing skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Answer medical questions over the phone.
See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, including ensuring people see a doctor right away and allowing families to stay with their pets.
Gather signalment, presenting complaints, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
Conduct physical examinations and other investigations, such as ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies.
Diagnose each pet’s condition and develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans.
Communicate diagnoses and treatment options directly to customers.
Prepare and present estimates 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 preventative measures where appropriate.
Lead on the hospital floor.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including 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, based on role.
Clinical and leadership education programs and unlimited emergency-focused continuing education.
Annual travel stipend for continuing education: $2,500 for full-time credentialed employees and $1,000 for full-time uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company swag, and food in the workplace.