Veterinaryemergencygroupst
Emergency Veterinarian - Long Beach, CA
Long Beach, California, United States. Posted 6 months ago
The role
You will handle emergency cases including routine cases, complex surgeries, and endoscopic procedures for all types of pets including exotics. You will perform physical exams, diagnostics, and communicate treatment plans directly to customers.
What you will do
- Answer medical questions over the phone
- See patients right away using VEG Triage and VEG Spikes
- Gather signalment, presenting complaint, vitals, and physical exam
- Conduct physical examinations and investigatory measures like ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
- Complete a diagnosis and create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan
- Communicate diagnosis and treatment options directly with customers
- Prepare and present estimates to customers
- Create and review medical records
- Demonstrate the value of tests and treatments to customers
- Perform minor and major emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures
Required qualifications
- A DVM or equivalent degree
- Experience in emergency medicine, emergency surgery, and endoscopy
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own 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
Benefits
- 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 for full-time credentialed VEGgies ($2,500/year)
- Travel stipend for full-time uncredentialed VEGgies ($1,000/year)
- Clinical student loan repayment
- Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary
- Fertility and family-building care
- Flexible work schedules
About the company
VEG is a veterinary emergency company with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year. It is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.