New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts July 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Leesburg, VA
About The Position
VEG was founded in 2014 with a mission to assist people and their pets during critical times, aiming to improve the emergency veterinary experience. With hospitals nationwide operating 24/7, VEG has expanded rapidly, creating a superior emergency care environment for pets and a positive workplace for its employees, known as VEGgies. VEG offers opportunities to advance careers in veterinary emergency medicine by transforming the ER experience through open-concept hospitals that handle diverse cases, including exotics, and a customer-focused approach. The company emphasizes creating a supportive and valuable work environment with ample learning and mentorship opportunities for professional growth. VEG has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026.
Requirements
- A passion for helping people and their pets.
- A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree.
- 1+ year of experience as a practicing veterinarian.
- A desire to work in emergency medicine.
- A valid license to practice veterinary medicine and a valid DEA registration in the state of the program by the start date.
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, work on the floor, and lift up to 25 kg independently and support up to 40 kg with assistance.
- Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as-needed basis.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with diverse individuals.
- Commitment to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six-month period.
Nice To Haves
- Empathetic and people-centric approach.
- Sense of humility, acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and uplifting team members.
- Strong sense of ownership and commitment to achieving impactful results.
- Curiosity and a continuous desire to learn and grow skills and knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside experienced VEG doctors for hands-on learning and mentorship through real ER cases.
- Gain firsthand ER experience through 3-4 hospital shifts per week (days, swings, nights).
- Participate in weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and hands-on training.
- Learn and implement client-centered communication and care, the VEG Way.
- Attend various CE experiences including point-of-care ultrasound, exotic animal ER care, flexible GI endoscopy, small animal emergency surgery, critical care lab, and RECOVER ALS and BLS CPR certification.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits starting on day one.
- 160+ hours of RACE-approved CE during the six-month program.
- VEG-created clinical and leadership programs.
- Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend.
- Equity after one year of full-time employment.
- Student loan repayment (after the first year with VEG).
- Free exams and 50% off VEG treatments.
- Pet bereavement leave.
- Clinical student loan repayment.
- Paid parental leave (up to 12 weeks at 100% salary) including fertility and family-building care.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Generous employee referral program.
- Comfy scrubs, VEG swag, and food in the fridge.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
