VEG ER for Pets · 4 days ago
Medical Director - Commack, NY
Commack, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expVeterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a rapidly expanding company dedicated to improving the emergency experience for both pets and their owners. They are seeking a Medical Director who will lead their hospitals towards medical excellence, foster a positive team culture, and ensure high-quality care for patients while supporting and mentoring their staff.
Customer ServiceEmergency MedicineHealth CarePetVeterinary
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a positive culture through team huddles, recognizing achievements and demonstrating appreciation for performance of the 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
Create a culture where doctors and technicians collaborate to deliver clinically excellent care
Lead team meetings for your VEG with a focus on relationship building, medical quality, team member concerns, hospital performance, and clinical team well-being
Aid growth and development of the doctor team through 1:1 meetings and creation of personalized development plans
Head VEG’s patient safety initiative in your VEG to ensure you are delivering safe and clinically excellent care
Establish a strategy for doctor recruitment, candidate experience, and succession planning in collaboration with your talent partner
Partner with your market owner to establish and implement a marketing strategy
Create and maintain the doctor schedule
Ensure your VEG is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations
Qualification
Required
A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
5+ years of traditional 24/7 ER experience and critical case management
Unrelenting passion for customer satisfaction through providing the highest medical care to patients
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
Preferred
Training in emergency surgery/endoscopy
Leadership skills training and mentorship experience
Benefits
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, including QPR training and access to free therapy or counseling
Equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG
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
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
Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you’re hungry
Company
VEG ER for Pets
In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
VEG ER for Pets has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (5)
2023 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2021-09-22Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Anna Foster, DVM
Chief of Staff to the CEO
David Bessler
Founder, CEO
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