Medical Director - Chapel Hill, NC

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Chapel Hill, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the emergency veterinary experience for people, their pets, and the staff. VEG has grown to include hospitals nationwide, operating 24/7, 365 days a year. The company emphasizes a positive work environment, offering opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth. VEG is a certified Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
5+ years of traditional 24/7 ER experience and critical case management
Unrelenting passion for customer satisfaction through providing the highest medical care to patients
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

Nice To Haves

Training in emergency surgery/endoscopy preferred
Leadership skills training and mentorship experience preferred

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a positive culture through team huddles, recognizing achievements and demonstrating appreciation for performance of the VEG Spikes, our unique, customer-centered way of doing things—like ensuring people see a doctor right away and allowing families to stay with their pets
Create a culture where doctors and technicians collaborate to deliver clinically excellent care
Lead team meetings for your VEG with a focus on relationship building, medical quality, team member concerns, hospital performance, and clinical team well-being
Aid growth and development of the doctor team through 1:1 meetings and creation of personalized development plans
Head VEG’s patient safety initiative in your VEG to ensure you are delivering safe and clinically excellent care
Establish a strategy for doctor recruitment, candidate experience, and succession planning in collaboration with your talent partner
Partner with your market owner to establish and implement a marketing strategy
Create and maintain the doctor schedule
Ensure your VEG is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations

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
Equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG
$2,500/year travel stipend for full-time credentialed VEGgies
$1,000/year travel stipend 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 for all types of families
Flexible work schedules
Generous employee referral program
Comfy scrubs
Cool VEG swag
Food in the fridge