Emergency Veterinarian

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinarian role is onsite in Houston, TX; compensation is not specified. Veterinary Emergency Group’s hospitals provide emergency veterinary care around the clock, every day of the year, with a focus on helping people and pets when they need it most. The veterinarian evaluates and treats emergency patients, develops diagnostic and therapeutic plans, and communicates options with clients. The role includes emergency procedures and supports the hospital’s customer-focused approach to care, including keeping families involved with their pets.

What you'll do

• Answer medical questions by phone
• triage and examine patients
• gather histories, presenting complaints, and vital signs
• conduct diagnostic measures such as imaging, bloodwork, and biopsies
• diagnose conditions and create treatment plans
• communicate options and estimates to clients
• maintain medical records
• perform emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures
• provide aftercare and preventive guidance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

houston tx

veterinary emergency group

veg

emergency medicine

emergency surgery

endoscopy

veterinary care

client communication

rotating availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match
• health and wellness benefits from day one
• possible equity eligibility after one year for eligible roles
• clinical and leadership learning programs
• unlimited emergency-medicine continuing education
• travel stipend for eligible full-time employees
• clinical student loan repayment
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules
• employee referral program
• scrubs and food.

Why this role

The posting requires a DVM or equivalent degree and availability for nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.

About the employer

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