Lead Emergency Veterinarian — Mentor Team, Elevate ER Care

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Health & wellness benefits

QPR training

Free therapy or counseling

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lead Emergency Veterinarian to guide your team and uphold VEG’s standards of clinical excellence across emergency cases.

You’ll work alongside the medical director, coach doctors, oversee patient care, and drive initiatives like VEG Spikes to ensure rapid access to care for pets and their families while fostering growth and mentorship within the hospital.

Qualifications

• A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
• 2+ years of ER experience and critical case management.
• One year leadership experience preferred, but not required.
• Training in emergency surgery/endoscopy.
• Flexible to work a combination of clinical and administrative shifts.
• Willingness to lead and support fellow doctors, as well as perform administrative tasks during off hours.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work clinical shifts, with responsibilities consistent with emergency doctors at your VEG.
• 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
• Complete a diagnosis of each pet’s condition to create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment options directly with customers
• Provide appropriate treatments to address each pet’s specific condition
• 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
• Coach fellow doctors on medical excellence, doctoring the VEG Way, and providing VEG’s customer-focused experience
• Support fellow doctors through their assigned growth and development plans
• Assist Medical Director (MD) when coverage is needed due to callouts or schedule changes
• Work as interim MD when the current MD is on leave or opening a new VEG hospital
• Lead monthly doctor meetings and M&M rounds with guidance from the MD
• Teaching hospitals only: If needed, own the New ER Doctor (NERD) training program and perform all NERD MD job duties.
• Create doctor schedules, including managing leave requests and posting schedules at least two months in advance
• Address customer complaints related to medical concerns.

Skills

DVM/VMD or equivalent

ER experience

Leadership experience

Client communication

Education

DVM, VMD or equivalent degree

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Chicago, IL is seeking a Lead Emergency Veterinarian to guide your team and uphold VEG’s standards of clinical excellence across emergency cases.

You’ll work alongside the medical director, coach doctors, oversee patient care, and drive initiatives like VEG Spikes to ensure rapid access to care for pets and their families while fostering growth and mentorship within the hospital.