New ER Doctor (NERD) Program, Veterinary Emergency Medicine

Job overview

The New ER Doctor (NERD) Program is onsite in Cary, NC, and begins in July 2027. Compensation is not specified. Veterinary Emergency Group's program trains practicing veterinarians to transition into emergency medicine through immersive clinical learning and mentorship. Over six months, participants gain hands-on experience with emergency cases, clinical instruction, and case discussions to prepare for emergency doctor roles. The program builds confidence and skills in emergency care, surgery, endoscopy, exotics, and client-centered communication; successful graduates are guaranteed a VEG emergency doctor position at a hospital location chosen by VEG, subject to program requirements.

What you'll do

• Work alongside experienced VEG doctors on real emergency cases with mentorship and feedback
• work 3–4 hospital shifts per week, including 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

new er doctor program

nerd program

veterinary emergency medicine

practicing veterinarians

cary nc

veterinary emergency group

six-month training

mentorship

160+ race-approved ce hours

emergency cases

rotating shifts

nights and weekends

dvm or vmd required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits starting day one
• 160+ hours of RACE-approved continuing education
• travel stipend for continuing education
• equity after one year of full-time active employment
• student loan repayment after the first year
• free exams and 50% off VEG treatments
• pet bereavement leave
• paid parental leave up to 12 weeks
• flexible schedules.

Why this role

Six-month immersive program for practicing non-emergency veterinarians; more than 160 RACE-approved continuing education hours; training and post-placement at a VEG-selected hospital; relocation may be required; program includes rotating or as-needed nights, weekends, and holidays.

About the employer

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