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About the Role
As a Lead Emergency Veterinarian at VEG, you will support your team and ensure your hospital is a model of clinical excellence. You will champion VEG’s medical processes and initiatives, developing and coaching fellow doctors. You will lead by example, ensuring your team practices the VEG way with every case, and provide the guidance, resources, and encouragement your team needs to grow confidently in their careers. You will foster a culture of mentorship and learning, helping doctors build fulfilling career paths and creating a lasting impact on your hospital.
Responsibilities
- Work clinical shifts, with responsibilities consistent with emergency doctors at VEG
- Answer medical questions over the phone
- See patients right away as part of the 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 and addressing their concerns
- Coach fellow doctors on medical excellence, doctoring the VEG Way, and providing VEG’s customer-focused experience
- Support fellow doctors through their assigned growth and development plans
- Assist Medical Director (MD) when coverage is needed due to callouts or schedule changes
- Work as interim MD when the current MD is on leave or opening a new VEG hospital
- Lead monthly doctor meetings and M&M rounds with guidance from the MD
- Own the New ER Doctor (NERD) training program and perform all NERD MD job duties (Teaching hospitals only)
- Create doctor schedules, including managing leave requests and posting schedules at least two months in advance
- Address customer complaints related to medical concerns
Requirements
- A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
- 2+ years of ER experience and critical case management
- One year leadership experience is preferred, but not required
- Training in emergency surgery/endoscopy
- Flexible to work a combination of clinical and administrative shifts
- Ensure top-tier customer satisfaction and hospital revenue production
- Willingness to lead and support fellow doctors, as well as 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
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
Skills
- Customer satisfaction
- Hospital revenue production
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Clinical excellence
- Emergency surgery
- Endoscopy
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Full-time
- Clinical
- Administrative
Experience Level
- Lead
- 2+ years of ER experience
- 1 year leadership experience preferred
Education Level
- DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
Salary/Compensations
- $160,000 - $200,000 depending on experience
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401K match
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
- QPR training
- Access to free therapy or counseling
- Potential eligibility for equity after one year of full time, active employment
- Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed, $1,000/year for full-time uncredentialed)
- 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
- Generous employee referral program
- Comfy scrubs
- Cool VEG swag
- Food in the fridge
About the Company
- VEG was born in 2014 with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most, challenging the status quo and fixing everything wrong with the ER experience.
- VEG has expanded rapidly with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, creating a better emergency experience for clients and employees.
- VEG offers unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship, allowing employees to grow their careers.
- VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.
Equal Opportunity
- At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness.
- VEG is devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated.
- VEG is focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered.