Veterinary Sonographer- Orange, CT

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Orange, CT

41d•$30 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with a mission to assist pet owners during critical times, aiming to improve the emergency veterinary experience. The company has expanded nationwide, operating 24/7. VEG focuses on providing a positive career environment for its employees, known as 'VEGgies,' offering opportunities for learning, mentorship, and growth within the veterinary emergency medicine field. Their hospitals feature open-concept designs and cater to a wide range of cases, including exotics. 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 excited to share perspective and experience.
Eagerness to grow as a sonographer through training and continuing education.
Desire to travel to regional hospitals and off-site training facilities.

Nice To Haves

Empathetic, people-centric approach.
Sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and lifting up team accomplishments.
Strong sense of ownership over work, taking responsibility for outcomes.
Curious by nature; asking insightful questions and seeking opportunities to learn and grow.
Comfortable adapting to new scenarios and willing to learn new techniques and think outside the box.

Responsibilities

Perform ultrasound studies and facilitate ultrasound training at home and regional hospitals.
Maintain relationships with teleconsultation radiologists and accept feedback on studies.
Ensure training content aligns with VEG culture, mission, and vision, and reflects accurate sonographic techniques.
Track doctor and nursing team skills using a VEG Ultrasound Certificate checklist.
Engage in self-reflection and program evaluation to enhance 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 schedule to balance floor shifts and training responsibilities.
Assist in developing ultrasound curriculum materials (e.g., PowerPoints, videos, simulations, assessments).
Provide educational demonstrations on 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 that start on day one.
QPR training.
Access to free therapy or counseling.
Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full-time employment.
Learning and growth opportunities, 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.
Inclusive fertility and family-building care.
Flexible work schedules.
Generous employee referral program.
Comfy scrubs.
Cool VEG swag.
Food in the fridge.