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

The role

This is a six-month mentorship program designed to transform practicing non-emergency veterinarians into emergency doctors. Participants receive hands-on ER experience, 1:1 mentorship, and didactic learning through hospital shifts and case discussions.

What you will do

• Collaborate with and learn from emergency doctors and specialists
• Perform 3-4 hospital shifts per week
• Participate in weekly case discussions
• Engage in literature reviews
• Complete hands-on training at state-of-the-art facilities

Required qualifications

• A passion for helping others
• Valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
• Practicing veterinarian for 1+ years
• A desire to live and breathe emergency medicine
• Valid license to practice veterinary medicine
• 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
• 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 names and email addresses of one to two references for a letter of recommendation questionnaire
• Relocation for the NERD program may be required
• Successful completion of program, passing required competencies and benchmarks, guarantees a spot at a VEG hospital location of their choosing

About the company

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