ER Doctor NERD: Fast-Track Vet Emergency Training

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity after one year of full-time, VE

Student loan repayment

Free exams and 50% off VEG treatments

Pet bereavement leave

Parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Flexible work schedules

ER CE + travel stipend

Recruiting referral program

Job summary

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is launching the NERD program to transform practicing veterinarians into confident VEG ER doctors. The six-month, immersive program blends academic learning with hands-on case work, mentorship, and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, culminating in a transition to full-time ER duties at VEG.

Participants gain 160+ hours of CE, exposure to exotic cases, GI endoscopy, and emergency surgery, with compensation and benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• A passion for helping people and their pets.
• Be a practicing veterinarian for 1+ years.
• A valid license to practice veterinary medicine, as well as a valid DEA registration in the state you will be completing your program by your start date.

Responsibilities

• Work side-by-side with experienced VEG doctors who will mentor you through real ER cases, offering guidance and feedback every step of the way.
• New ER Doctors (NERDS) get up-close, firsthand ER experience, working 3-4 hospital shifts per week (days, swings, and nights), as well as through weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and hands-on training at state-of-the-art facilities.
• Learn best practices for client-centered communication and care, the VEG Way.

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree

Job description

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is launching the NERD program to transform practicing veterinarians into confident VEG ER doctors. The six-month, immersive program blends academic learning with hands-on case work, mentorship, and state‑of‑the‑art facilities, culminating in a transition to full-time ER duties at VEG.

Participants gain 160+ hours of CE, exposure to exotic cases, GI endoscopy, and emergency surgery, with compensation and benefits starting from day one.