Veterinary Sonographer - Buffalo Grove, IL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Buffalo Grove, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the mission to assist people and their pets during critical times. We aim to improve the emergency veterinary experience by challenging the status quo. VEG has expanded nationwide, operating 24/7/365, and is committed to providing an exceptional experience for pets, their owners, and our employees, known as VEGgies. We offer career advancement in veterinary emergency medicine, transforming the ER environment with open-concept hospitals capable of handling diverse cases, including exotics. Our customer-focused approach ensures high-quality care. We prioritize creating a supportive and valued environment for our VEGgies, offering significant learning and mentorship opportunities for career growth and impact. VEG is recognized as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

Requirements

Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (LVT/CVT/RVT/LVMT), diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS), and/or equivalent experience (e.g., sonographer course certificates).
3+ years of veterinary ultrasound experience.
Previous training experience with the ability to teach and develop doctors, nurses, and fellow sonographers.
Comfortable mentoring others and giving/receiving feedback from colleagues.
Adaptability to changing environments.
Excellent communication skills with peers, customers, and VEGgies.
Embrace the VEG Way and be willing to share perspective and experience.
Eagerness to grow as a sonographer through training and continuing education.
Willingness to travel to regional hospitals and off-site training facilities (e.g., Fort Collins, CO; Las Vegas, NV; White Plains, NY, etc.).

Nice To Haves

Empathetic, people-centric approach.
Sense of humility, acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and lifting up team accomplishments.
Strong sense of ownership and commitment to achieving long-term results.
Curiosity, asking insightful questions, and seeking opportunities to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound studies and facilitate ultrasound training at home and regional hospitals.
Maintain positive relationships with teleconsultation radiologists and incorporate their feedback.
Ensure training content aligns with VEG culture, mission, and vision, using accurate sonographic techniques.
Track doctor and nursing team skills using the VEG Ultrasound Certificate checklist.
Engage in self-reflection and program evaluation to improve VEG’s ultrasound training programs.
Meet regularly with medical directors, nursing trainer, and director of radiology education to discuss program development and training needs.
Meet regularly with the hospital manager and medical director to discuss training protocols, schedules, and team concerns.
Coordinate weekly floor shifts with the hospital manager and medical director, dedicating time to training responsibilities.
Assist in developing ultrasound curriculum materials (PowerPoints, videos, simulations, assessments).
Provide educational demonstrations on various ultrasound topics (abdominal, thoracic, cardiac, cervical, musculoskeletal) to doctors and nurses at other VEG locations.

Benefits

Competitive compensation, including base and 401K 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 employment.
Significant focus on learning and growth, including VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies).
Clinical student loan repayment.
Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary) including fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Generous employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge.