Emergency Veterinarian - Grand Prairie, TX
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job description
Join Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as a Emergency Veterinarian – Grand Prairie, TX in Grand Prairie, 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
- 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 12 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 Grand Prairie, Texas, 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 Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 76% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 24.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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.
1.5/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 375 active roles in this specialty
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.
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- Includes weekends