Veterinary Emergency Group
Lead Doctor
Nanuet, New York, United States · Mid · Full-time
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About the role
- 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!
- This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies.
Responsibilities
- Complete a diagnosis of each pet's condition to create a diagnostic and therapeutic plan
- Support fellow doctors through their assigned growth and development plans
- 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.
- Willingness to lead and support fellow doctors, as well as perform administrative tasks during off hours (i.e. doctor callouts, addressing customer complaints, scheduling)
Requirements
- A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
- Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
Nice to have
- One year leadership experience is preferred, but not required
Compensation
- Competitive compensation ($160,000 - 200,000 based on experience), including base and 401K match
Benefits
- Answer medical questions over the phone
- Create and review medical records to ensure accuracy
- Coach fellow doctors on medical excellence, doctoring the VEG Way, and providing VEG's customer-focused experience
- 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
- Create doctor schedules, including managing leave requests and posting schedules at least two months in advance
- Address customer complaints related to medical concerns.
- Flexible to work a combination of clinical and administrative shifts
Company info
- At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine.
- 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.
- We are focused on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that everyone's perspective is considered.
- 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
- Communicate diagnosis and treatment options directly with customers
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