Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - Allen, TX
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as a Emergency Veterinarian – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule in Allen, Texas, 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
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as a Emergency Veterinarian – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
You will perform emergency medical triage, conduct physical examinations, and execute diagnostic and therapeutic plans for pets. Additionally, you will perform emergency surgeries, communicate treatment options to customers, and maintain accurate medical records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or equivalent degree and possess strong skills in emergency medicine, including soft tissue surgery and endoscopy. You must be able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and be available for nights, weekends, and holidays.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 92% have no call, 36% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
2.8/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 378 active roles in this specialty
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
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- Includes weekends