Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Memphis, TN
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 (Relief) – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule in Memphis, Tennessee, 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 (Relief) – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
You will perform emergency triage, conduct physical examinations, and execute diagnostic and therapeutic plans for pets. Additionally, you will communicate treatment options to customers and perform both minor and major emergency surgeries.
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 handle physical requirements such as lifting up to 25 kg.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Emergency Veterinary Medicine Career Context
Of the 36 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 92% have no call, 61% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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- Includes weekends