About the job
WHO WE ARE
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a dynamic and rapidly expanding emergency veterinary organization with locations nationwide. Our mission is to assist both people and their pets during their times of need. We are at the forefront of transforming emergency veterinary care with a strong focus on a customer-first approach and an employee-centered workplace.
TALENT + CULTURE AT VEG
At VEG, we are dedicated to ensuring that both our clients and their pets feel safe, secure, and valued, and we strive to provide the same experience for our employees. Our goal on the customer side mirrors our aspirations for our team: to deliver the best possible experience. With the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) in the industry, VEG is committed to being a place where the brightest talents in emergency veterinary medicine not only wish to work but also thrive and advance. We are proud to have been nominated for INC Magazine’s Best Places to Work this year!
WHO WE NEED
We are looking for individuals who are passionate, motivated, and eager to learn. As a team player, you treat your colleagues with honesty and respect. Your love for animals and people drives your work ethic. You are adaptable and open to learning new techniques, demonstrating a creative approach to problem-solving. Excellent interpersonal skills enable you to engage effectively with a diverse array of individuals. You are always ready to lend a hand whenever needed while maintaining a positive attitude. You possess strong communication skills for interactions with peers, clients, and your team.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO
- Provide each patient and client with the utmost compassion and care.
- Conduct basic to intermediate nursing care tasks, including patient monitoring and treatments.
- Utilize your knowledge of common diseases and conditions to accurately triage incoming patients.
- Administer medications through subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous methods, while being aware of potential adverse effects.
- Set up, monitor, and administer intravenous fluid therapy, including constant rate infusions and blood transfusions.
- Collaborate as a team member in both outpatient care for incoming patients and ongoing inpatient care.
- Engage in giving and receiving patient rounds to ensure continuity of care.
- Complete training to perform all aspects of CPR as a RECOVER Certified Rescuer.
- Collect samples for diagnostic testing and assist with various procedures.