Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) - Alpharetta, GA

Veterinarian Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)Per Diem

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 8h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as a Emergency Veterinarian (Relief) – Per Diem, Flexible Schedule in Alpharetta, Georgia, 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 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 experience in emergency medicine and soft tissue surgery. 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 surgeryEndoscopyPhysical examinationUltrasoundX-rayBloodworkBiopsyDiagnostic planningTherapeutic planningCustomer communicationMedical record keepingExotic animal careMentorship

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 86% have no call, 76% 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 Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

2.8/10 work-life score · Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 356 active roles in this specialty

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
90%
401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
80%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

2.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes weekends
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) logo

About Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Veterinary Services
White Plains, New York
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation
Flexible work schedules
Generous referral reward program
Comfy scrubs
VEG swag
Food in the fridge