ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita, California, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$56/hr
Mid level
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Triage, Anesthesia, Critical Care Nursing, IV Placement, CRIs
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Emergency Veterinary Assistant Shift Lead - Leesburg, VA
Leesburg, Virginia, United States · On-site
Mid level
WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with …
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Midlothian, VA
Midlothian, Virginia, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Part-Time) - Carle Place, NY
Carle Place, New York, United States · On-site
$27/hr–$48/hr
Mid level
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Triage, Anesthesia Monitoring, Critical Care Nursing, IV Placement, Blood Transfusions
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Customer Experience Coordinator (Part-Time) - Carle Place, NY
Carle Place, New York, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Customer Service, Practice Management Software, Multitasking, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Triage, Nursing care, Diagnostics, Bloodwork, Imaging
Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Full-Time) - Carle Place, NY
Carle Place, New York, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$43/hr
Mid level
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Triage, Nursing Care, Diagnostics, Bloodwork, Imaging
Customer Experience Coordinator (Part Time) - Littleton, CO
Littleton, Colorado, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$26/hr
Mid level
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Customer Service, Practice Management Software, Communication Skills, Multitasking, Emotional Intelligence
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Triage, Anesthesia, Critical Care Nursing, CPR, Diagnostics
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Omaha, NE
Omaha, Nebraska, United States · On-site
Mid level
WHO WE ARE VEG is a rapidly growing emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with …
Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Veterinary Nursing Leadership, Team Management, Scheduling, Payroll Management, Hiring And Onboarding
Customer Experience Coordinator - Falls Church, VA
Falls Church, Virginia, United States · On-site
Mid level
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve ex…
Skills: Customer Service, Practice Management Software, Communication, Multitasking, Emotional Intelligence
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Full-time
postgraduate degree
401K Match, Health Insurance, Wellness Benefits, Free Therapy Or Counseling, Equity Eligibility, Clinical And Leadership Programs
Posted 22d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Perform emergency medical care, diagnostics, and surgeries for a variety of pets, including exotics. Manage the full patient experience from triage and diagnosis to treatment and customer education.
Requirements
Requires a DVM or equivalent degree and a strong passion for emergency medicine and surgery. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and be available for rotating nights, weekends, and holidays.
Full job description
ABOUT VEG
In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies!
At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve.
This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible.
VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.
THE JOB
As an Emergency Veterinarian, you’re more than just passionate about helping people and their pets; you thrive on it, especially when they need you most. At VEG, we find a way to say yes to supporting you, so you can be the best, most confident ER professional possible and grow your career in unexpected directions. With a culture rooted in mentorship and continuous learning—from on-the-floor guidance to VEG Education programs and unlimited ER-focused CE—you’ll never stop learning. You’ll handle any emergency that comes through the door, from routine cases to complex surgeries, and treat every kind of pet, including exotics! As a leader on the hospital floor, you’ll have the chance to be a superhero for your customers, backed by a team and resources that empower you to take your career further than you ever imagined.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Answer medical questions over the phone
See patients right away as part of the VEG Triage and VEG Spikes, our unique, customer-centered way of doing things—like ensuring people see a doctor right away and allowing families to stay with their pets
Gather the signalment, presenting complaint, vitals, and physical exam
Conduct physical examinations of animals, along with other required investigatory measures such as ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
Complete a diagnosis of each pet's condition to create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan
Communicate diagnosis and treatment options directly with customers
Prepare estimates and present them to customers
Create and review medical records to ensure accuracy
Demonstrate the value of tests and treatments performed by speaking with the customer and addressing their concerns
Perform minor and major emergency surgeries
Perform endoscopic procedures
Educate customers on after care and preventative measures where appropriate
WHAT YOU NEED
A DVM or equivalent degree
Live and breathe emergency medicine, including emergency surgery (the soft tissue kind!)and endoscopy
Thrive in team-oriented environments (think hospital retreats, team dinners, happy hours, and more)
Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
WHO YOU ARE
Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team’s’ accomplishments
Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge
HOW WE INVEST IN YOU
Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling
Based on your role, you may be eligible for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success
A BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (no really!). Full-time credentialed VEGgies receive a $2,500/year travel stipend. Full-time uncredentialed VEGgies receive a $1,000/year travel stipend.
Clinical student loan repayment so you don’t need to worry about your student debt
Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you’re hungry
DEI
At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness. Our mission is “Helping people and their pets when they need it most.” And we do that better when our VEGgies (employees) feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. That's why we're devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated.
We are focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered. Saying yes to VEG means helping us build a culture where your unique experiences and background contribute to a shared vision: being the world’s veterinary emergency company.
Helping people and their pets when they need it most.
Industry
Veterinary Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
White Plains, New York
LinkedIn followers
85,971
In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies!
At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve.
This also means saying yes to creating the best experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible.
Offices: 193 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, New York 10607-1613, US · 123 E Route 59, Nanuet, New York 10954, US · 790 State RT 3, Clifton, New Jersey 07012, US · 2317 Route 22, Union, New Jersey 07083, US · 1215 2nd Ave, New York, New York 10065, US
Emergency & Critical CareEmergency Veterinary Medicine24/7 Emergency Pet Care24/7 Pet HospitalizationBLS and ALS RECOVER CPRSurgical ProceduresWork CultureUltrasoundEndoscopyOxygen Therapy
Helping people and their pets when they need it most.
Industry
Veterinary Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
White Plains, New York
LinkedIn followers
85,971
In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies!
At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve.
This also means saying yes to creating the best experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible.
Offices: 193 Tarrytown Rd, White Plains, New York 10607-1613, US · 123 E Route 59, Nanuet, New York 10954, US · 790 State RT 3, Clifton, New Jersey 07012, US · 2317 Route 22, Union, New Jersey 07083, US · 1215 2nd Ave, New York, New York 10065, US
Emergency & Critical CareEmergency Veterinary Medicine24/7 Emergency Pet Care24/7 Pet HospitalizationBLS and ALS RECOVER CPRSurgical ProceduresWork CultureUltrasoundEndoscopyOxygen Therapy