Traveling Emergency Veterinarian - West Region

ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies! At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve. This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®. THE JOB As a Traveling Emergency Veterinarian, you’re more than just passionate about helping people and their pets; you thrive on it, especially when they need you most. You’re excited by new experiences, which enhances your ability to travel to different hospitals, bringing warmth and expertise to each unique team and community you serve. With a culture rooted in mentorship and continuous learning—from on-the-floor guidance to VEG Education programs and unlimited ER-focused CE—you’ll grow your skills with every hospital you visit. At VEG we find a way to say yes to supporting you in becoming the best, most confident ER professional, while offering a career that can take you in unexpected directions. Embrace the opportunity to practice emergency medicine across multiple locations, backed by resources and a team that empowers you to take your career further than you ever imagined. WHAT YOU’LL DO Travel to VEG hospitals in your region to work doctor shifts Provide support to both newly opened and established hospitals Facilitate VEG’s culture of growth by offering mentorship to other doctors Contribute to a healthy culture in each hospital Answer medical questions over the phone See patients right away as part of the VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, our unique, customer-centered way of doing things—like ensuring people see a doctor right away and allowing families to stay with their pets Gather the signalment, presenting complaint, vitals, and physical exam Conduct physical examinations of animals, along with other required investigatory measures such as 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 where appropriate WHAT YOU NEED A DVM or equivalent degree Thrive in team-oriented environments (think hospital retreats, team dinners, happy hours, and more) Live and breathe emergency medicine Passionate about emergency surgery (the soft tissue kind!) and endoscopy Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance 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 based on hospital needs Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from al…