VEG ER for Pets · 3 months ago
New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2026, Practicing Veterinarians - Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expVeterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is dedicated to transforming the emergency veterinary experience. They are seeking practicing veterinarians to participate in the New ER Doctor (NERD) program, which offers a six-month immersive training to transition into full-time ER doctors, focusing on mentorship and hands-on experience.
Customer ServiceEmergency MedicineHealth CarePetVeterinary
Responsibilities
New ER Doctors (a.k.a. NERDS!) get up-close, firsthand ER experience, collaborating with and learning from top emergency doctors and specialists during 3-4 hospital shifts per week (days, swings, and nights), as well as through weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and hands-on training at state-of-the-art facilities
What CE experiences can you expect to attend during the program?
From hands-on training to weekly didactic learning, NERD program participants earn over 160 RACE-approved CE hours in just six months—which takes most doctors 10 years to complete! Some CE highlights include:
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
RECOVER ALS and BLS Rescuer CPR certification
All paid for by VEG!
Qualification
Required
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, 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 and 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 and 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.
1001-5000 employees
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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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