Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) — Woodbridge, VA

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) role is onsite in Springfield, VA. Compensation is not specified. Veterinary Emergency Group’s hospitals provide emergency veterinary care and are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The veterinarian evaluates and treats emergency patients, communicates diagnoses and treatment options to pet owners, and performs emergency procedures. The role contributes to timely care for pets and supports families during urgent medical situations.

What you'll do

• Answer medical questions by phone
• assess patients and gather histories, presenting complaints, vital signs, and examination findings
• conduct diagnostic procedures
• develop diagnostic and treatment plans
• explain options and estimates to customers
• maintain medical records
• perform emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures
• provide aftercare and prevention education where appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

relief veterinarian

veterinary emergency medicine

emergency surgery

endoscopy

animal care

pet emergency

springfield va

veterinary emergency group

dvm required

rotating nights and weekends

continuing education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work schedules
• referral rewards
• scrubs and company merchandise
• food at the workplace
• mentorship, VEG Education programs, and emergency-focused continuing education.

Why this role

A DVM or equivalent degree is required. The posting calls for availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis, and describes mentorship and continuing education opportunities.

About the employer

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