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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Medical Director - Portland, Maine

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Portland, Maine, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 82 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
29% of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
high
1152 stale, 2 reposted of 1,152 open
Hiring momentum
1618 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).

About this role

The Medical Director at VEG in Portland, Maine, is responsible for leading a veterinary hospital, ensuring high-quality emergency care, and fostering a positive team culture. This role involves mentoring staff, managing hospital operations, and collaborating on marketing and recruitment strategies, all while prioritizing customer satisfaction and patient safety. The Medical Director will also be involved in team meetings and personal development plans for veterinary staff.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as an employer.

What you need

  • A DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
  • 5+ years of traditional 24/7 ER experience and critical case management
  • Unrelenting passion for customer satisfaction through providing the highest medical care to patients
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
  • Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types

Nice to have

  • Training in emergency surgery/endoscopy preferred
  • Leadership skills training and mentorship experience preferred

What you get

  • Competitive compensation, including base ($255,000 - 270,000) + bonus and 401K match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, QPR training, and access to free therapy or counseling
  • Eligibility for equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG
  • Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend ($2,500/year for full-time credentialed VEGgies, $1,000/year for uncredentialed VEGgies)
  • Clinical student loan repayment
  • Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary

Worth weighing

  • No specific details on the hospital's current challenges or team dynamics are provided
  • The role requires working in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors

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