Full-Time

Veterinary Sonographer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER)

1,001-5,000 employees

After-hours emergency veterinary care provider

No salary listed

Philadelphia, PA, USA

In Person

Travel to regional hospitals and off-site training facilities is required.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • Credentialed as a Veterinary Technician (Licensed Veterinary Technician, Certified Veterinary Technician, Registered Veterinary Technician, or Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician), diagnostic medical sonographer (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer), and/or equivalent experience such as sonographer course certificates.
  • Have at least 3 years of veterinary ultrasound experience.
  • Have previous training experience and the patience to teach and develop doctors, nurses, and fellow sonographers.
  • Be comfortable mentoring others and giving and receiving feedback from colleagues.
  • Adapt to changing environments.
  • Communicate effectively with peers, customers, and employees.
  • Be eager to grow as a sonographer through training and continuing education.
  • Be willing to travel to regional hospitals and off-site training facilities.
Responsibilities
  • Perform ultrasound studies and facilitate ultrasound training at the home hospital and regional hospitals.
  • Maintain good relationships with and accept feedback from teleconsultation radiologists reading ultrasound studies, including those from Antech, SonoPath, IDEXX, and VetsChoice.
  • Ensure training content and activities align with the organization's culture, mission, and vision and represent accurate, up-to-date sonographic techniques.
  • Track doctor and nursing team skills using a Veterinary Emergency Group Ultrasound Certificate checklist.
  • Engage in self-reflection and program evaluation practices to modify and enhance ultrasound training programs.
  • Meet regularly with medical directors, the nursing trainer, and the director of radiology education to discuss program development, training objectives, and additional needs.
  • Meet regularly with the hospital manager and medical director to discuss implementation of new training protocols, training schedules, hospital training needs, and team concerns.
  • Coordinate the weekly schedule for floor shifts with the hospital manager and medical director while devoting time to training responsibilities.
  • Assist in developing ultrasound curriculum materials, such as presentations, videos, simulations, and assessments, for doctor and nursing team training programs.
  • Provide educational demonstrations for doctors and nurses at other hospitals on abdominal, thoracic, cardiac, cervical, and musculoskeletal ultrasound studies.
  • Provide ultrasound support for hospitals and training facilities and perform same-day ultrasound scans for emergency cases.
  • Work with a variety of patient types and scans, adapt to new scenarios, learn new techniques, and apply creative problem-solving.
  • Assist in coordinating education opportunities and overall ultrasound training for home and regional hospitals.
  • Inspire and motivate colleagues to develop their ultrasound skills.
  • Provide support at the hospital whenever and wherever needed.
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER)

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VEG ER provides after-hours emergency veterinary care, operating during nights, weekends, and holidays when ordinary animal hospitals are closed. It serves as an extension of primary veterinary practices, collaborating with regular veterinarians to ensure continuous, urgent care for pets. Pet owners access immediate emergency consultations, treatments, and procedures, with VEG ER handling high‑stress cases when regular clinics are unavailable. The service model centers on rapid response and close partnership with referring vets rather than standing alone, and revenue comes from fees for emergency consultations and procedures. The team is led by Dr. David Bessler, who aims to transform emergency veterinary medicine through a holistic and openly collaborative approach. The goal is to fill the after-hours care gap by providing reliable, high-quality emergency services that integrate with primary care providers.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$100M

Headquarters

White Plains, New York

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • VEG updated its brand to VEG ER for Pets in 2026, sharpening emergency recall.
  • VEG reported more than 100 locations nationwide and 3,578 employees by March 2026.
  • New Friendswood, Wisconsin, and Port Saint Lucie openings extend its growth runway.

What critics are saying

  • Hood v. Veterinary Emergency Group filed May 28, 2026, signals labor and FMLA exposure.
  • 24/7 staffing drives burnout; every vacant overnight shift directly limits hospital throughput.
  • If recruiter pipelines fail, VEG's always-open model becomes unprofitable and operationally brittle.

What makes Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER) unique

  • VEG ER for Pets runs walk-in, 24/7 emergency care with open-concept hospitals.
  • VEG trains non-ER veterinarians through NERD, converting them into emergency doctors.
  • VEG serves exotics too, broadening urgent-care demand beyond dogs and cats.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Generous employee pet discount

Company News

Metric Media
Aug 5th, 2025
Veterinary Emergency Group plans VEG Cares 5K fundraiser in Watertown

VEG partners with the nonprofit Veterinary Care Foundation through its VEG Cares program.

Channel 3000
Jul 5th, 2024
Veterinary Emergency Group to open first Wisconsin location

MADISON, Wis. - Veterinary Emergency Group announced Friday it will open its first 24/7/365 pet emergency hospital in Wisconsin on Monday, July 8.

PR Newswire
Jun 19th, 2024
Protecting Your Coworkers When They'Re Animals - Literally

Pet Toxicology Experts Warn of Dangers During Take Your Dog to Work DayMINNEAPOLIS, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The advantages of taking your dog to work are well known. For the employee, it relieves stress, helps build the human/animal bond, can reduce doggy daycare costs and can help develop new friendships in the office. For employers, it improves morale and helps with employee hiring and retention. Without careful supervision, however, your dog's visit to your office can also lead to a trip to the pet emergency hospital.While Pippa, a basset hound from Georgia, normally enjoys hanging out in the classroom, a sneak visit to the school bathroom led to an emergency trip to the veterinary hospital."National Take Your Dog to Work Day is on June 21 this year," said Dr. Renee Schmid, a senior veterinary toxicologist and director of Veterinary Medicine at Pet Poison Helpline. "Before you walk Fido through your office doors, however, be sure you're prepared

Chicago Tribune
Oct 31st, 2023
Naperville business roundup: 24/7 emergency vet to open; Elgin Clock Repair to wind down; McDonald's on Diehl Road to close

Veterinary Emergency Group, which has three other Chicago-area locations, is ready to open its latest spot at 3204 S. Route 59.

Patch Media
Aug 16th, 2023
Dogs Can Help With Canine Blood Demand At Falls Church Pet Hospital

Veterinary Emergency Group, a pet ER located at 7500 Leesburg Pike Suite 11 in Falls Church, announced the launch of its blood bank program.