Lead Doctor - Winter Park, FL

The role

You will work clinical shifts as a Lead Emergency Veterinarian, supporting your team and ensuring clinical excellence. You will coach fellow doctors, manage doctor schedules, and assist the Medical Director with hospital operations.

What you will do

• Work clinical shifts including triage and seeing patients right away
• Complete a diagnosis and create diagnostic and therapeutic plans
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment options directly with customers
• Provide appropriate treatments to address pet conditions
• Create and review medical records
• Coach fellow doctors on medical excellence and customer-focused experience
• Support fellow doctors through assigned growth and development plans
• Assist Medical Director with coverage or work as interim MD
• Lead monthly doctor meetings and M&M rounds
• Create doctor schedules and manage leave requests

Required qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
• 2+ years of ER experience and critical case management
• Training in emergency surgery/endoscopy
• Flexible to work a combination of clinical and administrative shifts
• Willingness to lead and support fellow doctors
• Willingness to perform administrative tasks during off hours
• 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
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds

Nice to have

• One year leadership experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting day one
• QPR training
• Access to free therapy or counseling
• Potential equity after one year of full time, active employment
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
• $2,500/year travel stipend for full-time credentialed VEGgies
• $1,000/year travel stipend for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies
• Clinical student loan repayment
• Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary
• Inclusive fertility and family-building care
• Flexible work schedules

About the company

VEG was born in 2014 with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. They operate hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year.