Emergency Veterinarian - San Jose, CA

San Jose, California, United States. Posted 4 days ago

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 using VEG Triage and VEG Spikes
Gather signalment, presenting complaint, vitals, and physical exam
Conduct physical examinations and investigatory measures like ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
Complete a diagnosis and create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan
Communicate diagnosis and treatment options directly with customers
Prepare and present estimates to customers
Create and review medical records
Demonstrate the value of tests and treatments to customers
Perform minor and major emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures

Required qualifications

A DVM or equivalent degree
Experience in emergency medicine, emergency surgery, and endoscopy
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and support up to 40 kg with assistance
Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

Competitive compensation including base salary and discretionary production bonus target
401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting 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
Fertility and family-building care

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.