Lead Doctor

The role

You will work clinical shifts and support your team to ensure clinical excellence. You will coach fellow doctors, manage 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
• 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

Nice to have

• One year leadership experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including base and 401K match
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one
• QPR training
• Access to free therapy or counseling
• Potential equity eligibility after one year
• 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 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 that are open 24/7, 365 days a year.