Veterinarian – New ER Doctor (NERD) Program, July 2027

Job overview

The Veterinarian – New ER Doctor (NERD) Program is an onsite, six-month training program based in Leesburg, VA; relocation may be required. Compensation is described as competitive but no salary range is specified. Veterinary Emergency Group’s mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. The program transitions practicing non-emergency veterinarians into emergency doctors through immersive clinical and academic training, mentorship, and hands-on work with real emergency cases. Successful graduates who complete the program and meet its competencies are guaranteed placement as an emergency doctor at a VEG hospital selected by the company.

What you'll do

• Work alongside experienced VEG doctors on emergency cases
• participate in 3–4 hospital shifts per week across days, swings, and nights
• attend weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and hands-on training
• learn client-centered communication and care
• complete program training in emergency medicine, surgery, endoscopy, exotics, and critical care.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinarian

emergency medicine

nerd program

veterinary er

mentorship

leesburg va

veterinary emergency group

starts july 2027

six-month program

rotating shifts

160+ race-approved ce hours

relocation may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits from day one
• program CE paid by VEG
• travel stipend
• equity eligibility after one year of full-time active employment
• student loan repayment after the first year
• free exams and 50% off treatments
• pet bereavement leave
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules.

Why this role

Starts July 2027 and lasts six months. Requires a valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent, at least one year practicing as a veterinarian, and state veterinary license and DEA registration by the start date. Rotating or as-needed nights, weekends, and holidays; relocation may be required.

About the employer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.