Emergency Veterinarian - Omaha, NE

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as a Emergency Veterinarian – Omaha, NE in Omaha, Nebraska, 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

  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Competitive compensation
  • 401K match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits from day one
  • QPR training
  • Free therapy or counseling
  • Equity eligibility after one year
  • Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year credentialed, $1,000/year uncredentialed)
  • Paid parental leave (up to 10 weeks at 100% salary)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Omaha, Nebraska, United States.

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, including 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 keepingPatient care

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 23.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

1.5/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 375 active roles in this specialty

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 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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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

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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
401K match
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits from day one
QPR training
Free therapy or counseling
Equity eligibility after one year
Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year credentialed, $1,000/year uncredentialed)
Clinical student loan repayment