New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts April 2026, Practicing Veterinarians - Cambridge, MA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is a rapidly growing veterinary emergency company with hospital locations across the United States. Our mission is helping people and their pets when they need it most. We are revolutionizing emergency medicine with a “customer first” mentality and a true, employee-centric work environment. We expect to see significant expansion across the country, growing from 90 to ~120 locations by the end of 2025. The VEG New ER Doctor (NERD) Program is a training and mentorship program designed specifically for veterinarians 1+ years out of school who are looking to make the switch to emergency medicine. The VEG Emergency New ER Doctor Program is a consecutive 6-month, intensive, hands-on-emergency-focused mentorship program that if completed successfully transitions into a full-time Emergency Doctor position with Veterinary Emergency Group. The New ER Doctor Program includes continuing education, regular mentor meetings, and working alongside an experienced emergency doctor.

Requirements

• A passion for helping others.
• A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
• Be a practicing veterinarian for 1+ years.
• A desire to live and breathe emergency medicine.
• A valid license to practice veterinary medicine and a valid DEA registration in the state of practice by the start date.
• The ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• The ability to stand for extended periods of time (potentially for the entirety of a 12 hour shift).
• The ability to stay awake overnight and work overnight shifts.
• The ability to commit to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six month period.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the New ER Doctor Program, completing all required training and mentorship.
• Work alongside highly-skilled medical directors and emergency doctors on every shift.
• Attend continuing education experiences in various areas such as ultrasound, exotics, endoscopy, surgery, critical care, and CPR.
• Provide client-centered communication and care.

Benefits

• Industry-leading compensation + signing bonus.
• Health Insurance.
• 401K with company match.
• Unlimited CE.
• 10 weeks of Parental Leave with 100% pay.
• Growth potential.
• Fresh groceries sent to our hospitals weekly.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees