Traveling Emergency Veterinarian - Central Region

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

About The Position

VEG is hiring a Traveling Emergency Veterinarian to work doctor shifts at hospitals across the Central Region. The role supports both newly opened and established hospitals, contributes to each hospital’s culture, and provides mentorship to other doctors. The veterinarian practices emergency medicine across multiple locations, helping teams and communities deliver a customer-centered emergency experience. Responsibilities include responding to medical questions by phone; seeing patients promptly; gathering patient history, presenting complaints, vital signs, and examination findings; conducting examinations and diagnostic procedures; diagnosing conditions and creating diagnostic and therapeutic plans; communicating options and estimates to customers; maintaining accurate medical records; performing emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures; and educating customers about aftercare and prevention. The position involves travel among regional hospitals and requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

Requirements

A DVM or equivalent degree.
Ability to work in team-oriented environments.
Strong interest in and commitment to emergency medicine.
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, based on hospital needs.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.

Nice To Haves

Passion for emergency soft-tissue surgery and endoscopy.

Responsibilities

Travel to VEG hospitals in the region to work doctor shifts.
Support both newly opened and established hospitals.
Mentor other doctors and contribute to a healthy culture at each hospital.
Answer medical questions over the phone.
See patients promptly through VEG Triage and VEG Spikes.
Gather patient signalment, presenting complaint, vital signs, and physical examination findings.
Conduct animal examinations and investigatory procedures, 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 and present estimates 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 on aftercare and preventative measures where appropriate.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base pay and a 401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting 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 emergency-medicine continuing education, plus a travel stipend.
Annual travel stipend for full-time credentialed employees: $2,500; for full-time uncredentialed employees: $1,000.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary, with fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the workplace.