VEG ER for Pets · 4 months ago
October 2026 New ER Doctor Program (NERD): 2026 Graduates (All Locations)
Various Locations, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelVeterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is dedicated to transforming the emergency experience for pets and their owners. They are seeking recent veterinary graduates for their New ER Doctor (NERD) Program, which provides a six-month immersive training to develop confident emergency doctors through mentorship and hands-on experience.
Customer ServiceEmergency MedicineHealth CarePetVeterinary
Responsibilities
Transform recent graduates into exceptional, confident VEG ER doctors
Participate in a structured, immersive program to transition into full-time ER doctors
Engage in academic and clinical teachings covering ER case readiness skills
Receive individualized mentorship and guidance from experienced VEG doctors
Gain firsthand experience working with top emergency doctors and specialists
Learn best practices for client-centered communication and care
Qualification
Required
A passion for helping others
A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree by September 2026
A desire to live and breathe emergency medicine
A valid license to practice veterinary medicine, as well as 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, as well as 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 based on hospital demands
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
Competitive compensation + benefits
160+ hours of RACE-approved CE during your six-month program; a BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (No really!)
Equity ownership, so you can share in our growth & success
No Non-Competes: Everyone should be free to choose where they work
Student Loan Repayment (after your 1st year with VEG)
Free exams and 50% off VEG Treatments Pet Bereavement Leave
Clinical student loan repayment so you don’t need to worry about your student debt
Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary
Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
Generous referral reward program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you’re hungry
Company
VEG ER for Pets
In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most.
Founded in 2014
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2021-09-22Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Anna Foster, DVM
Chief of Staff to the CEO
David Bessler
Founder, CEO
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