Emergency Veterinarian — Princeton, NJ

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinarian role is onsite in Princeton, NJ, with a stated base salary of $150,000–$200,000 per year plus production; the posting says total earnings average $300,000 annually. Veterinary Emergency Group’s mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. The veterinarian evaluates and treats emergency cases, communicates care options to customers, and performs procedures ranging from examinations and diagnostics to emergency surgery and endoscopy. The role contributes to timely, customer-focused emergency care for pets and their families.

What you'll do

• Answer medical questions by phone
• assess patients and gather histories, presenting complaints, vital signs, and examination findings
• conduct diagnostic measures such as ultrasound, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
• diagnose conditions and develop treatment plans
• explain diagnoses and options and prepare estimates
• maintain accurate medical records
• perform emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures
• educate customers on aftercare and prevention where appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

veterinary medicine

emergency surgery

endoscopy

animal diagnostics

exotic pets

full-time

princeton nj

veg

$150k–$200k base

401(k) match

health benefits

paid parental leave

continuing education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and wellness benefits from day one, 401(k) match, possible equity eligibility, emergency-medicine continuing education, role-based travel stipend, student loan repayment, paid parental leave, and flexible schedules.

Why this role

Open-concept emergency hospitals handle a range of cases, including exotics, with mentorship and emergency-focused continuing education.

About the employer

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