Per Diem ER Veterinarian — Flexible Hours, Mentorship, CE

Veterinary Emergency Group The PC; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Referral program

VEG scrubs provided

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group in Austin, TX is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24/7 ER team. You’ll manage emergencies from routine to complex surgeries, with mentorship and ongoing CE programs.

Enjoy flexible shifts and a supportive, fast-paced environment focused on patient care. You’ll participate in triage, diagnostics, and client communication while expanding skills in ultrasound, endoscopy, and critical care.

Qualifications

• Live and breathe emergency medicine.
• Emergency surgeries experience preferred.
• Team-oriented environment required.
• Ability to work in noisy ER settings.
• Night, weekend, and holiday availability.

Responsibilities

• Answer medical questions over the phone.
• See patients right away as part of the VEG Triage and VEG Spikes.
• Gather signalment, presenting complaint, vitals, and physical exam.
• Perform physical examinations and necessary diagnostic tests (ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, biopsies).
• Create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan for each case.
• Communicate diagnosis and treatment options to clients.
• Prepare estimates and present them to clients.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Explain the value of tests and treatments to clients.
• Perform minor and major emergency surgeries.
• Educate clients on aftercare and prevention.

Skills

Emergency med

Endoscopy

Teamwork

Surgical experience

Tools

Ultrasound

X-ray

Laboratory tests

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group in Austin, TX is seeking a per diem Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24/7 ER team. You’ll manage emergencies from routine to complex surgeries, with mentorship and ongoing CE programs.

Enjoy flexible shifts and a supportive, fast-paced environment focused on patient care. You’ll participate in triage, diagnostics, and client communication while expanding skills in ultrasound, endoscopy, and critical care.