New ER Doctor (NERD) Program, Practicing Veterinarians

Job overview

New ER Doctor (NERD) Program is an onsite, six-month training program in Warwick, RI, with hospital placement after successful completion at a VEG location of the company’s choosing. Compensation is $120,000 per year during the program; the posting states a $156,000 base salary plus production after the program. 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 medicine through hands-on case experience, academic and clinical instruction, and individualized mentorship. Participants build emergency-care skills and, after meeting program competencies and benchmarks, transition into full-time emergency doctor roles at VEG.

What you'll do

• Work alongside experienced VEG doctors on real 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 the six-month program and required competencies and benchmarks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinarian

emergency medicine

nerd program

warwick ri

veterinary emergency group

$120k during program

$156k post-program base

hands-on training

mentorship

160+ ce hours

rotating nights and weekends

dvm required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Six-month immersive program with individualized mentorship and more than 160 RACE-approved continuing education hours; relocation may be required.

About the employer

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