Emergency Vet Doctor (NERD) – Six‑Month ER Mastery

VEG ER for Pets; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

RACE-approved CE

Equity after one year

Student loan repayment

Free exams and 50% off VEG treatments

Pet bereavement leave

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Employee referral program

VEG swag

Job summary

VEG ER for Pets seeks a New ER Doctor (NERD) to train in emergency medicine through a structured program. You will work alongside experienced VEG doctors on real ER cases with hands-on mentorship and become prepared for a full-time VEG ER doctor role after successful completion.

The program includes weekly case discussions, CE activities, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement in veterinary emergency care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy for people and their pets.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership of outcomes.
• Humility and ability to collaborate with a team.
• Curiosity and ongoing learning in emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with VEG doctors in real ER cases with hands-on learning.
• Gain ER experience with 3–4 hospital shifts per week (days, swings, nights).
• Participate in weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and training activities.

Skills

Empathy

Ownership

Humility

Curiosity

People-centric care

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Job description

VEG ER for Pets seeks a New ER Doctor (NERD) to train in emergency medicine through a structured program. You will work alongside experienced VEG doctors on real ER cases with hands-on mentorship and become prepared for a full-time VEG ER doctor role after successful completion.

The program includes weekly case discussions, CE activities, and access to state-of-the-art facilities, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement in veterinary emergency care.