Per Diem Emergency Veterinarian - Lead ER Care & Surgeries

VEG ER for Pets; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 138,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Generous referral rewards

Comfy scrubs and VEG swag

Fridge food for caretaking teams

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinarian in Albuquerque to provide high-quality urgent care across diverse cases, including exotics, with strong mentorship and education programs.

You’ll manage triage through treatment, collaborating with a supportive team while delivering compassionate client communication and accurate medical records. This role emphasizes learning and career growth within open, 24/7 hospitals.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree is required.
• Proven emergency medicine expertise and surgical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented hospital.

Responsibilities

• Answer medical questions over the phone.
• See patients promptly as part of triage and ER care.
• Gather history, vitals, and exam findings to form a diagnostic plan.
• Perform emergency surgeries and endoscopy as needed.
• Educate clients on diagnoses, treatment options, and aftercare.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Surgery

Endoscopy

Communication with clients

Teamwork

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Tools

Ultrasound

X-ray

Job description

VEG ER for Pets is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinarian in Albuquerque to provide high-quality urgent care across diverse cases, including exotics, with strong mentorship and education programs.

You’ll manage triage through treatment, collaborating with a supportive team while delivering compassionate client communication and accurate medical records. This role emphasizes learning and career growth within open, 24/7 hospitals.