Emergency Veterinarian, Relief

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinarian, Relief role is onsite in Princeton, NJ, with compensation of $1,800–$2,400 per 12-hour shift, depending on experience. The role supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s mission to help people and their pets when they need emergency care. The veterinarian evaluates and treats emergency patients, develops diagnostic and therapeutic plans, communicates options to customers, and performs emergency procedures. The role contributes to timely, customer-centered care for a range of pets, including exotic animals.

What you'll do

• Answer medical questions by phone
• assess patients and gather histories, vitals, and examination findings
• conduct diagnostic procedures such as ultrasound, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
• diagnose conditions and create treatment plans
• communicate diagnoses and estimates
• maintain medical records
• perform emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures
• provide aftercare and prevention education.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

princeton nj

veterinary emergency group

relief

per diem

emergency medicine

emergency surgery

endoscopy

exotic animals

12-hour shift pay

$1,800–$2,400 per shift

rotating nights and weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work schedules, mentorship, continuing education, referral rewards, scrubs, company swag, and food in the workplace.

Why this role

The posting describes per diem work, flexible schedules, mentorship, continuing education, referral rewards, scrubs, company swag, and food in the workplace. Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis is required.

About the employer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.