New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Pikesville, MD

The role

This is a six-month mentorship program designed to transform practicing non-emergency veterinarians into emergency doctors. Participants receive 1:1 mentorship, clinical teachings, and hands-on training in an open-concept hospital.

What you will do

• Collaborate with and learn from top emergency doctors and specialists
• Participate in weekly case discussions and literature reviews
• Engage in hands-on training at state-of-the-art facilities
• Perform emergency medicine, surgeries, and endoscopy

Required qualifications

• A passion for helping others
• A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
• Be a practicing veterinarian for 1+ years
• A desire to live and breathe emergency medicine
• A valid license to practice veterinary medicine
• A valid DEA registration in the state you will be completing your program by your start date
• Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
• Must be willing 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 people from all backgrounds and different personality types
• Ability to commit to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six-month period

Benefits

• 160+ hours of RACE-approved CE during the six-month program
• Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend
• Equity ownership
• No non-competes
• Student Loan Repayment (after your 1st 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% of regular salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Generous referral reward program
• Comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge

Before you apply

• Provide the names and email addresses of one to two references
• Relocation for the NERD program may be required
• Successful completion of program requires passing all required program competencies and benchmarks

About the company

VEG was born in 2014 with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. They operate hospitals nationwide that are open 24/7, 365 days a year.