Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Greater Atlanta, GA

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 8h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as a Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States. ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Generous Referral Reward Program
  • Comfy Scrubs
  • VEG Swag
  • Food in the Fridge
  • Unlimited ER-Focused CE
  • Mentorship and Continuous Learning

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as a Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule.

Key Responsibilities

The Emergency Veterinarian will perform triage, conduct physical exams, and execute diagnostic and therapeutic plans for pets in an emergency setting. They are also responsible for performing emergency surgeries, endoscopic procedures, and communicating treatment options to pet owners.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and possess strong skills in emergency medicine, soft tissue surgery, and endoscopy. The role requires the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Emergency surgeryPhysical examinationUltrasoundX-rayBloodworkBiopsyDiagnostic planningTherapeutic planningCustomer communicationMedical record keepingTeam collaborationExotic animal care

Emergency Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 86% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 18.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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  • Includes weekends
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About Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Veterinary Services
White Plains, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Flexible Work Schedules
Generous Referral Reward Program
Comfy Scrubs
VEG Swag
Food in the Fridge
Unlimited ER-Focused CE
Mentorship and Continuous Learning