New ER Doctor Program for Practicing Veterinarians, Columbia

Job overview

The New ER Doctor Program for Practicing Veterinarians is onsite in Columbia, MD, with a six-month program beginning in July 2027. Compensation is described as competitive but no numeric salary is specified. Veterinary Emergency Group’s program trains practicing non-emergency veterinarians to transition into emergency veterinary practice. Participants gain hands-on experience with real emergency cases under experienced doctors’ mentorship, alongside clinical teaching and case discussions. The program develops emergency-medicine skills and, after successful completion and meeting program benchmarks, graduates are guaranteed a position as an emergency doctor at a VEG hospital location selected by the company.

What you'll do

• Work alongside experienced VEG doctors on emergency cases
• complete three to four hospital shifts per week across days, swings, and nights
• participate in weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and hands-on training
• learn client-centered communication and care
• complete program competencies and benchmarks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinarian

new er doctor program

columbia md

veterinary emergency group

emergency medicine

six-month program

mentorship

hands-on training

160+ ce hours

dvm or vmd

rotating shifts

relocation may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits, paid continuing education, travel stipend, equity eligibility after one year of full-time active employment, student loan repayment after the first year, free exams and discounted treatments, pet bereavement leave, paid parental leave, and flexible schedules.

Why this role

Six-month immersive training program with more than 160 RACE-approved continuing-education hours; training and post-placement are discussed with a talent manager, and relocation may be required.

About the employer

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