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About the Role
As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will be passionate about helping people and their pets, thriving in critical situations. VEG supports you to become a confident ER professional and grow your career through mentorship, continuous learning, and unlimited ER-focused CE. You will handle all emergencies, from routine cases to complex surgeries, and treat all types of pets, including exotics. As a leader, you will be a superhero for customers, with support to grow and innovate.
Responsibilities
- 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, including 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 by speaking with the customer and addressing their concerns
- Perform minor and major emergency surgeries
- Perform endoscopic procedures
- Educate customers on after care and preventative measures
Requirements
- A DVM degree or equivalent
- Must be licensed by the College of Veterinarians of Ontario
- Thrive in team-oriented environments
- Live and breathe emergency medicine, including 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 able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odours
- 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
Skills
- Emergency medicine
- Emergency surgery
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
- X-rays
- Bloodwork
- Biopsies
- Customer communication
- Medical record keeping
Location
- Onsite
- In hospital
Work Type
- Full Time
Education Level
- DVM degree or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- CA$1,000/shift - CA$1,250/shift
Benefits
- Potential for bonus
- RRSP Matching Program
- 4 weeks vacation
- Transaction bonus after one year of full-time, active employment
- Professional liability insurance coverage
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for credentialed, $1,000/year for uncredentialed)
- Clinical student loan repayment
- Up to 10 weeks of top-up for parental leave
- Flexible work schedules
- Generous referral reward program
- Comfy scrubs
- Cool VEG swag
- Food in the fridge
About the Company
- VEG was founded in 2014 with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most.
- Hospitals are open 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Features open-concept hospitals that handle emergency cases of all kinds, including exotics.
- Focuses on creating a positive experience for employees ('VEGgies') with opportunities for learning, mentorship, and impact.
Equal Opportunity
- At VEG, diversity is a strength that fuels innovation and kindness.
- Committed to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities served.
- Devoted to creating an environment where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring everyone's perspective is considered.
- VEG is committed to providing employment opportunities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
- Aim to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all job applicants.
- If accommodation is required during the application, assessment, or interview process, VEG will work to meet your needs.