About the job
ABOUT VETERINARY EMERGENCY GROUP (VEG)
Founded in 2014, Veterinary Emergency Group emerged with a mission to revolutionize emergency care for pets and their owners. As a rapidly expanding organization, we operate hospitals across the country that are open 24/7/365, transforming the ER experience to meet the true needs of pets and their families. Our commitment extends to our employees (VEGgies), fostering an environment where they can thrive, achieve their potential, and feel a genuine sense of belonging.
Our headquarters team plays a crucial role in reimagining emergency care from every perspective—whether it’s enhancing operational efficiency through innovative technology, nurturing talent within our VEG community, or creating impactful marketing strategies. Together, we ensure our hospitals and teams are equipped to provide outstanding care for pets and their families.
VEG is proud to be recognized as a certified Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a skilled Database Reliability Engineer who possesses a deep understanding of data architecture and orchestration. This role is pivotal as we expand globally, utilizing your expertise in AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, and Python to create a scalable data roadmap that transitions from startup agility to a global enterprise infrastructure supporting hundreds of hospitals. At VEG, we embrace the challenge of building resilient, self-healing systems that minimize operational burdens and empower our medical teams to deliver life-saving care around the clock.
You will take charge of the performance and stability of our data systems, setting standards and service level objectives (SLOs) to ensure robustness as we grow. Join us in addressing the complex challenges within our infrastructure and making a tangible impact on the future of veterinary medicine, all while being part of a supportive team that values your technical expertise and your passion for excellence.

