No salary listed — similar Veterinarian roles pay ~$292k (median of 12 jobs)
2.8/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 383 active roles in this specialty
Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Buffalo Grove, IL
About the Role
Per diem emergency veterinarian. Flexible shifts, nights/weekends/holidays required. Buffalo Grove, IL.
Join Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as a Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) – Flexible Shifts in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. 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
- Referral reward program
- Comfy scrubs and VEG swag
- Food provided
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) – Flexible Shifts.
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, communicating treatment options to customers, and maintaining accurate medical records.
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 Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 2.8/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
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