Traveling Emergency Veterinarian - West Region

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

13d

About The Position

VEG is hiring a Traveling Emergency Veterinarian to provide emergency veterinary care at hospitals across the West Region. The veterinarian will travel between locations to cover doctor shifts, support both newly opened and established hospitals, and mentor other doctors while contributing to a healthy hospital culture. The role offers opportunities for learning and mentorship through on-the-floor guidance, VEG Education programs, and emergency-medicine continuing education. The veterinarian will provide customer-centered emergency care, including triage, examinations, diagnostics, treatment planning, customer communication, emergency surgery, and endoscopic procedures. They will also answer medical questions by phone, prepare estimates, maintain accurate medical records, and educate customers about aftercare and prevention. The role requires working in a fast-paced hospital environment and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis. VEG describes its hospitals as open-concept and open 24/7, 365 days a year. The company offers competitive compensation, benefits, learning and growth opportunities, flexible work schedules, and support for employees’ well-being and development.

Requirements

DVM or equivalent degree.
Thrive in team-oriented environments.
Live and breathe emergency medicine.
Be passionate about soft-tissue emergency surgery and endoscopy.
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 according to hospital needs.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with people from varied backgrounds and personality types.
Empathetic, people-centric approach and willingness to understand different perspectives.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and supporting teammates’ accomplishments.
Strong sense of ownership and responsibility for work outcomes.
Curiosity and an ongoing interest in learning and developing skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

Travel to VEG hospitals in the region to work doctor shifts.
Support newly opened and established hospitals.
Mentor other doctors and contribute to a culture of growth.
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 physical examinations and other investigative measures, such as ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies.
Diagnose each pet’s condition and create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan.
Communicate diagnoses and treatment options directly to 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 where appropriate.

Benefits

Competitive compensation of $260,000 base plus production.
401(k) match.
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning on day one.
QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential equity eligibility after one year of full-time, active employment, based on role.
Clinical and leadership learning programs.
Unlimited emergency-medicine continuing education.
Travel stipend for full-time VEGgies: $2,500 per year for credentialed employees and $1,000 per year for uncredentialed employees.
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary.
Fertility and family-building care for all types of families.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, VEG merchandise, and food in the fridge.