Lead Doctor - Orange, CT

The role

You will work clinical shifts as a Lead Emergency Veterinarian, supporting your team and ensuring 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 by speaking with the customer
• 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 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 open 24/7, 365 days a year.