Lead Doctor - Midlothian, VA

The role

You will work clinical shifts as an emergency veterinarian and support your team to ensure 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
• Answer medical questions over the phone
• See patients right away as part of VEG Triage and VEG Spikes
• Complete a diagnosis of each pet's condition to create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment options directly with customers
• Provide appropriate treatments to address each pet's specific condition
• Create and review medical records to ensure accuracy
• Demonstrate the value of tests and treatments performed
• Coach fellow doctors on medical excellence and the VEG Way
• Support fellow doctors through assigned growth and development plans

Required qualifications

• A 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 and 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 and different personality types

Nice to have

• One year leadership experience

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
• Equity eligibility after one year of full time, active employment
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
• 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, and food in the fridge

About the company

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