Emergency Veterinarian - Schaumburg, IL

The role

You will handle emergency cases including routine cases, complex surgeries, and endoscopic procedures for all kinds 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 as part of VEG Triage and VEG Spikes
• Gather signalment, presenting complaint, vitals, and physical exam
• Conduct physical examinations and 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
• Prepare estimates and present them to customers
• Create and review medical records to ensure accuracy
• Demonstrate the value of tests and treatments performed
• Perform minor and major emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures

Required qualifications

• A DVM or equivalent degree
• Live and breathe emergency medicine, including emergency surgery and endoscopy
• Thrive in team-oriented environments
• 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
• Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $140,000–$200,000 in base pay, including 401K
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on 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 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.