Various Locations, United States, US
8 days ago
October 2025 New ER Doctor Program (NERD): 2025 Graduates

*Application Closes on Monday, November 18th*

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is revolutionizing the Veterinary Emergency experience. Our mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. Emergency is our middle name. It’s all we do, so we do it best.

The way that Veterinary Emergency was meant to be is now a reality. We are reimagining every part of the process with a unique customer experience, a highly trained emergency focused staff, and on-site advanced diagnostic tools and treatments. Our patients see a doctor right away and clients can stay with their pet through every step of the process. We empower our employees to be all they can be. We brush away systems that don’t make sense. We crush old rules. 

At VEG, we want people and their pets to feel safe, secure, and valued. We aim for our employees to feel the same way. We lead with our values of togetherness, openness, heroic helping, and meaningful moments. For our customers and their pets, we find a way to say, “Yes”. We do the same for our employees.

Emergency Veterinarian- New ER Doctor

The New ER Doctor Program is a unique job opportunity for recent graduates who are passionate about working in emergency veterinary medicine and are unsure if a traditional rotating internship is the right fit for them. It 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.

What makes the New ER Doctor program standout?

It’s a mentorship program, not an internship! You will work alongside highly-skilled medical directors or emergency doctors on EVERY shift Advanced training provides recent graduates the confidence and clinical experience to succeed in emergency medicine You will learn best practices for client-centered communication and care Industry-leading compensation

What CE experiences can you expect to attend during your 6 month program?

Ultrasound Exotics Endoscopy Surgery Critical Care CPR

All paid for by VEG!

Requirements A passion for helping others A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree, by August 2025 A desire to live and breathe emergency medicine A valid license to practice veterinary medicine and a valid DEA registration, in the state in which you will be completing your New ER Doctor program, by your start date The ability to: Lift at least 50 lbs stand for extended periods of time (potentially for the entirety of a 12 hour shift) stay awake overnight and work overnight shifts, and commit to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six month period

VEG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. You've found the equal opportunity employer you are looking for. We can't wait to meet you!

*Please note that the initial application requires a copy of your veterinary transcript (unofficial copies are okay), resume, and the names and email addresses of two references*

*Please note that all New ER Doctors are guaranteed a spot at VEG as an Emergency Doctor at a hospital location of our choosing as long as they successfully complete their New ER Doctor program in the required six consecutive month time frame and pass all required competencies and benchmarks throughout the program*

Why you should choose us: Because emergency is all we do, so we do it best! We also offer: Industry-leading compensation + signing bonus  Health Insurance 401K w/ company match Unlimited CE 10 weeks of Parental Leave with 100% pay Growth potential Fresh groceries sent to our hospitals weekly

 

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