Traveling Emergency Veterinarian - West Region

The role

You will travel to hospitals in the West Region to work doctor shifts and support newly opened and established locations. You will provide emergency medical care, perform surgeries, and offer mentorship to other doctors.

What you will do

• Travel to VEG hospitals in your region to work doctor shifts
• Provide support to both newly opened and established hospitals
• Facilitate VEG’s culture of growth by offering mentorship to other doctors
• Contribute to a healthy culture in each hospital
• Answer medical questions over the phone
• See patients right away as part of the VEG Triage and VEG Spikes
• Gather the signalment, presenting complaint, vitals, and physical exam
• Conduct physical examinations of animals, along with other required investigatory measures such as ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
• Complete a diagnosis of each pet's condition to create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment options directly with customers

Required qualifications

• A DVM or equivalent degree
• Thrive in team-oriented environments
• Live and breathe emergency medicine
• Passionate about emergency surgery (the soft tissue kind!) and endoscopy
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• 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 based on hospital needs
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Nice to have

• Passionate about emergency surgery (the soft tissue kind!) and endoscopy

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $260,000 base plus production, including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
• QPR training
• Access to free therapy or counseling
• May be eligible for equity after one year of full time, active employment
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
• Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend
• Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year 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

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.