WHO WE ARE

VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a “customer first” mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. 

 

TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG

At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued; we want our employees to feel the same way. What we’re aiming to achieve on the customer side is equivalent in nature to what we want for our employees: to have the best experience possible. With the highest NPS score in our industry, we’re ready to ensure that VEG remains the place where the best and brightest in the emergency world not only want to work, but stay and grow. For our customers and their pets, we strive to find a way to say, “yes.” We do the same and more for our teams.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Lead Doctor to support and elevate the medical team, ensuring your hospital remains clinically excellent by living and teaching the VEG Way and VEG Spikes. You’ll partner with the Medical Director to coach fellow doctors, support medical processes, and help bring our strategy to life.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Excellence

Provide expert medical guidance over the phone

See patients immediately as part of our unique triage model (VEG Triage + Spikes)

Collect patient history, vitals, and perform diagnostics including imaging, bloodwork, and more

Diagnose conditions and develop diagnostic and treatment plans

Communicate clearly and compassionately with customers about diagnoses and options

Present estimates and explain value of services

Create accurate and timely medical records

Prescribe medications and comply with legal drug protocols

Perform emergency surgeries (minor and major)

Educate customers on aftercare and preventive care

Medical Excellence Mentorship

Coach doctors on practicing medicine the VEG Way, focusing on both outcomes and experience

Support teammates through their personalized growth and development plans

Lead team huddles and energize the team with positivity and purpose

Champion a culture of inclusion and equity, creating a safe and respectful space for all VEGgies and customers

Medical Processes and Initiatives

Help implement local patient safety initiatives

Oversee Cubex maintenance and inventory checks

Create and manage doctor schedules, ensuring coverage and fairness

Support Medical Director with backup coverage during callouts or changes

Address customer concerns related to medical care

Medical Strategy

Serve as interim Medical Director during leaves or openings

Lead monthly doctor meetings and M&M (Morbidity & Mortality) rounds

Partner with MD on recruitment strategy, sourcing, interviewing, and succession planning

Deliver onboarding and training for new ER doctors, as needed

 

WHO YOU ARE:

Have earned a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree A minimum of 2-3 years of ER experience 1 year leadership experience preferred, but not required Flexible to work a combination of clinical and administrative shifts depending on hospital needs Top-tier customer satisfaction and hospital revenue production while at VEG Trained in emergency surgery/endoscopy, preferred but not required Extensive experience with managing critical cases Available to work at a rotation of various shifts  to include days, swings and overnight shifts, weekends and holidays.  Willingness to support doctors and perform administrative tasks during off hours (ie. doctor callouts, addressing customer complaints, schedules, preparing for meetings, etc.)  Is fulfilled by helping others and providing mentorship while leading a team of rockstar Emergency Veterinarians

WHY YOU SHOULD CHOOSE US:

401K w/ company match

Industry leading compensations with a base salary range of $140,000 - $200,000, plus additional bonus opportunities.

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid parental leave - 10 weeks of paid leave at 100% of regular salary

Unlimited Continuing Education (CE) + a $2,500 annual stipend to put towards the travel and accommodations needed to attend the CE

Something new every day - you'll never be bored in emergency medicine

We build our hospitals from scratch. You’ll be using all of the latest equipment and technology.

Growth‌ and relocation ‌potential‌ ‌ ‌

Generous employee pet discount

Hospital stocked with fresh groceries and snacks, monthly and quarterly contests, quarterly hospital outings, company-wide retreats, etc!

Referral rewards - tell your friends why they should come work for VEG too!

TONS of VEG swag

And so much more!

VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!