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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

Lead Doctor - Oak Brook, IL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

Posted 15 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
15 days
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 45 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
715 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
2026-09-17

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

As a Lead Emergency Veterinarian at VEG, you will support your team and ensure clinical excellence in a fast-paced emergency veterinary setting. Your responsibilities will include providing direct patient care, coaching fellow doctors, managing schedules, and addressing customer concerns. You will also work closely with the medical director to foster a culture of mentorship and continuous learning within the hospital.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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

  • DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
  • 2+ years of ER experience and critical case management
  • Training in emergency surgery/endoscopy
  • Flexible to work a combination of clinical and administrative shifts
  • Willingness to lead and support fellow doctors
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis

Nice to have

  • One year leadership experience is preferred, but not required

What you get

  • Competitive compensation, including base and 401K match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one
  • Eligibility for equity after one year of full time, active employment
  • Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
  • Clinical student loan repayment
  • Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Requires working in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
  • Leadership experience is preferred but not mandatory, which may affect team dynamics

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