Emergency Veterinarian — Per Diem

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinarian — Per Diem role is an onsite position in Overland Park, KS. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as competitive. Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) operates emergency veterinary hospitals and states its mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. The veterinarian evaluates and treats emergency cases, from routine presentations to complex surgeries, and contributes to an emergency-care experience that supports pets and their families. The role includes diagnostic work, treatment planning, customer communication, procedures, and aftercare education, with mentorship and continuing education available.

What you'll do

• Answer medical questions by phone
• triage patients
• gather histories, presenting complaints, vital signs, and examination findings
• conduct examinations and diagnostic measures
• diagnose conditions and create treatment plans
• discuss diagnoses, options, and estimates with customers
• maintain medical records
• perform emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures
• provide aftercare and preventive education where appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

veterinary emergency medicine

per diem

animal care

emergency surgery

endoscopy

overland park ks

veterinary emergency group

veg

dvm required

rotating nights

weekend availability

holiday availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation
• flexible work schedules
• referral rewards
• scrubs and company merchandise
• food at the workplace
• mentorship and continuing education.

Why this role

Per-diem opportunity; emergency cases may include exotic pets; mentorship, VEG Education programs, and unlimited emergency-focused continuing education.

About the employer

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