Lead Emergency Veterinarian

Job overview

The Lead Emergency Veterinarian role is onsite in Bridgeville, PA; compensation is described as competitive, with no numeric amount specified. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year, with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. The veterinarian provides emergency clinical care while coaching doctors and supporting clinical excellence, customer experience, and team development. The role also helps maintain hospital operations through scheduling, meetings, and coverage support as needed.

What you'll do

• Work clinical shifts and provide emergency veterinary care
• answer medical questions by phone
• triage and see patients promptly
• diagnose conditions and develop diagnostic and therapeutic plans
• communicate diagnoses and treatment options
• provide treatments and maintain accurate medical records
• coach doctors and support growth plans
• assist the medical director with coverage as needed
• lead monthly doctor meetings and M&M rounds
• create doctor schedules
• address customer complaints related to medical concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead emergency veterinarian

bridgeville pa

veterinary emergency group

emergency veterinary medicine

clinical leadership

critical cases

doctor coaching

dvm

vmd

rotating nights

weekends and holidays

401(k) match

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Base compensation and 401(k) match
• health and wellness benefits from day one
• possible equity eligibility after one year for eligible roles
• continuing education and travel stipend
• clinical student loan repayment
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules.

Why this role

Requires a DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree, two or more years of emergency experience, and emergency surgery/endoscopy training. Nights, weekends, and holidays are worked on a rotating or as-needed basis.

About the employer

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