Traveling Emergency Veterinarian - Northeast Region

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

18d

About The Position

As a Traveling Emergency Veterinarian, you’re more than just passionate about helping people and their pets; you thrive on it, especially when they need you most. You’re excited by new experiences, which enhances your ability to travel to different hospitals, bringing warmth and expertise to each unique team and community you serve. With a culture rooted in mentorship and continuous learning—from on-the-floor guidance to VEG Education programs and unlimited ER-focused CE—you’ll grow your skills with every hospital you visit. At VEG we find a way to say yes to supporting you in becoming the best, most confident ER professional, while offering a career that can take you in unexpected directions. Embrace the opportunity to practice emergency medicine across multiple locations, backed by resources and a team that empowers you to take your career further than you ever imagined.

Requirements

A DVM or equivalent degree
Thrive in team-oriented environments (think hospital retreats, team dinners, happy hours, and more)
Live and breathe emergency medicine
Passionate about emergency surgery (the soft tissue kind!) and endoscopy
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

Responsibilities

Travel to VEG hospitals in your region to work doctor shifts
Provide support to both newly opened and established hospitals
Facilitate VEG’s culture of growth by offering mentorship to other doctors
Contribute to a healthy culture in each hospital
Answer medical questions over the phone
See patients right away as part of the VEG Triage and 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
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
Based on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, 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 (no really!). Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend. Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend.
Clinical student loan repayment so you don’t need to worry about your student debt
Paid parental leave, up to 12 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
And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you’re hungry

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