New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts April 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Falls Church, VA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Falls Church, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

VEG was founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the emergency veterinary experience for pets, their owners, and the staff. VEG has expanded to include hospitals nationwide, operating 24/7, 365 days a year. The company focuses on creating a positive and supportive work environment for its employees, known as 'VEGgies,' offering opportunities for learning, mentorship, and career growth. VEG has been recognized as a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026. The New ER Doctor (NERD) program is a six-month intensive training program designed to transition practicing veterinarians into confident ER doctors at VEG. It combines academic and clinical training with mentorship, covering a wide range of emergency medicine topics, including exotic animals, surgery, endoscopy, and customer-focused care in an open-concept hospital setting. The program aims to foster a passion for emergency veterinary medicine and provide a meaningful career path.

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 strong 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 perform physical tasks such as standing for prolonged hours, kneeling, working on the floor, lifting up to 25 kg independently, and supporting 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.
Empathy and a people-centric approach.
Humility, including acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit, and supporting team accomplishments.
A strong sense of ownership and commitment to achieving impactful results.
Curiosity and a continuous desire to learn and grow skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Relocation for the NERD program may be required.

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 VEG's client-centered communication and care practices.
Earn over 160 RACE-approved CE hours during the six-month program, including training in point-of-care ultrasound, exotic animal emergencies, flexible GI endoscopy, small animal emergency surgery, critical care, and CPR certification.