New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts July 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Cary, NC
About The Position
VEG is seeking practicing veterinarians for its New ER Doctor (NERD) program, designed to transform them into confident ER doctors. This six-month immersive program integrates academic and clinical teachings with mentorship, allowing participants to transition into full-time ER doctors at VEG upon successful completion. The program offers training in various aspects of emergency veterinary medicine, including surgery, endoscopy, exotic animals, and customer-focused care in an open-concept hospital setting. VEG is a Great Place to Work® certified company committed to providing a supportive and growth-oriented environment for its employees.
Requirements
- A passion for helping people and their pets
- A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
- 1+ years of experience as a practicing veterinarian
- A desire to live and breathe emergency medicine
- A valid license to practice veterinary medicine and a valid DEA registration in the state of program completion by the start date
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
- Ability to 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 well in a fast-paced environment with diverse people
- Commitment to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six-month period
Nice To Haves
- Empathetic, people-centric approach
- Sense of humility
- Strong sense of ownership over work
- Curious by nature, seeking opportunities to learn and grow
Responsibilities
- Work side-by-side with 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, and nights).
- Participate in weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and hands-on training.
- Learn best practices for client-centered communication and care, the VEG Way.
- Earn over 160 RACE-approved CE hours in six months, including training in point-of-care ultrasound, exotic companion animals, flexible GI endoscopy, small animal emergency surgery, critical care lab, and RECOVER ALS and BLS CPR certification.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits that start 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 1st year)
- 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, cool 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
