Emergency Veterinarian

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinarian role is onsite in Columbia, MO; compensation is not specified. Veterinary Emergency Group operates emergency veterinary hospitals and focuses on helping people and their pets when they need care most. The posting describes hospitals open 24/7, 365 days a year. The veterinarian evaluates and treats emergency cases, from routine presentations to complex surgeries, and supports timely, clear decisions with pet owners. The role contributes to emergency care through diagnosis, treatment planning, procedures, and follow-up guidance in a team-based hospital setting.

What you'll do

• Answer medical questions by phone
• assess patients and gather history, presenting complaint, vitals, and examination findings
• conduct examinations and diagnostic measures such as ultrasound, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
• diagnose conditions and create treatment plans
• discuss diagnoses, options, and estimates with customers
• maintain accurate medical records
• perform emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures
• provide aftercare and prevention education where appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

columbia mo

veterinary emergency group

emergency medicine

veterinary surgery

endoscopy

diagnostics

animal care

rotating nights

weekends and holidays

dvm required

mentorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match
• health and wellness benefits from day one
• free therapy or counseling access
• possible equity eligibility based on role after one year of full-time active employment
• continuing education and travel stipend
• clinical student loan repayment
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules
• referral program.

Why this role

Requires a DVM or equivalent degree and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis. The posting highlights mentorship, clinical education, unlimited ER-focused continuing education, and possible role-based equity eligibility after one year of full-time active employment.

About the employer

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