New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts July 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Charlotte, NC

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)•Charlotte, NC

5h•Onsite

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, focusing on emergency medicine, surgery, endoscopy, exotics, and customer-focused care in an open-concept hospital. VEG aims to provide an exceptional experience for both pets and their owners, as well as for its employees, known as VEGgies. The company is a certified Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.

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 the program 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 individuals
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
Curiosity and a continuous desire to learn and grow skills and knowledge

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 during the six-month program, including training in abdominal, thoracic and cardiac point-of-care ultrasound, exotic companion animals in the ER, flexible GI endoscopy, small animal emergency surgery, small animal critical care lab, and RECOVER ALS and BLS Rescuer CPR certification.