Full-Time

IT Field Support Specialist

Posted on 9/19/2025

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER)

1,001-5,000 employees

After-hours emergency veterinary care provider

Compensation Overview

$70k - $80k/yr

+ Bonus

San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

Travel required; on the road 3-5 days/week; frequent flights/driving; weekend/holiday travel may be required.

Category
Customer Experience & Support (2)
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Required Skills
Customer Service
Requirements
  • Minimum 1-2 years of technical help desk support experience.
  • Ability to understand general technology processes and tools to apply their usage at our hospitals.
  • Proficient in Apple products and Mac OS. (Network experience is a Plus)
  • Construction-related industry experience is a plus.
  • Manage several tasks or projects at once
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Can conform to and be flexible with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines using analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Assess, mentor, and coach future assigned direct reports ensuring the highest-level employee performance based on organizational goals, processes, and procedures.
  • Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources.
  • Ability to work with all levels of staff within & outside of IT + outside of the organization.
  • A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
  • Dependable and flexible when necessary.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be able to physically move, handle, and lift computer equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Partner with all IT functional teams, IT Senior Management, corporate and divisional management to meet the needs of our hospitals.
  • Execute appropriate teamwork and communications with all local/regional leaders of the organization within their assigned region to ensure we meet our hospitals’ needs.
  • Collaboratively working with all stakeholders in supporting departmental & business initiatives while ensuring prioritization and execution of the initiatives are met.
  • Represent the IT organization professionally in dealing with our VEGgies & Customers.
  • Interview for additional staff as needed to ensure the highest level of customer service is maintained.
  • Focus on continuous IT improvements for a better customer experience.
  • Maintain a consistent, open, proactive, and productive line of communications with the local leaders acting as their point of escalation within the IT organization, especially regarding service-related issues and requests.
  • Protecting data, software, and hardware by coordinating, planning, and implementing the proper operational measures
  • Work with local staff to review and finalize specifications and project plans for various infrastructure and hospital projects.
  • Define criteria, select, interview, and hire new Field Service resources based on local needs, minimum technology skills, and customer service skills
  • Recommend and maintain streamlined Hospital technology and implement best practices.
  • Travel is required; to support our local hospitals every day + New Hospital Openings. Frequent flights and driving will be required. Expect to be on the road 3-5 days per week at times, and willingness to drive and fly frequently is part of the role.
  • Weekend or holiday travel may be required to align with our hospital openings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Network experience is a Plus
  • Construction-related industry experience is a plus
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

  • Geographic expansion into Wisconsin, Washington, Texas demonstrates scalable unit economics across markets.
  • Blood bank program at Falls Church location opens new revenue stream beyond standard emergency services.
  • $150M tier-one funding from Sequoia, D1 Capital, Fidelity enables accelerated expansion beyond 24 hospitals.

What critics are saying

  • National veterinarian shortage of 10,000+ positions forces understaffing, service delays, customer defection within 12 months.
  • BluePearl captures 25% more after-hours share in Seattle, San Antonio via superior specialist staffing.
  • Banfield's 1,000+ Mars-owned 24/7 urgent care locations fragment primary vet referral pipeline, cutting 30% case volume.

What makes Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER) unique

  • 24/7/365 specialized emergency-only model fills critical after-hours care gap competitors ignore.
  • NERD early-career DVM pipeline and VEG Cares philanthropy build brand loyalty and talent.
  • Open floor plan hospitals with pet-owner participation create superior customer experience versus traditional ERs.

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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

Madison Reporter
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
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.

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