New ER Doctor (NERD) Program — Practicing Veterinarians

Job overview

The New ER Doctor (NERD) Program is an onsite, six-month training program in Cranberry, PA, starting in April 2027. Compensation is $120,000 per year during the program; after successful completion, the posting states a $156,000 base salary plus production. 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, hands-on ER cases, and individualized mentorship. Participants work 3–4 hospital shifts per week, including days, swings, and nights, and successful graduates are guaranteed an emergency-doctor position at a VEG hospital location selected by the company, subject to program requirements.

What you'll do

• Work alongside experienced VEG doctors on real emergency cases with mentorship and feedback
• complete 3–4 hospital shifts per week across days, swings, and nights
• participate in weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and hands-on training
• develop client-centered communication and care skills
• complete the six-month program and required competencies and benchmarks.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

veterinarian

emergency medicine

new er doctor

nerd program

six-month program

mentorship

cranberry pa

veg

dvm

vmd

rotating shifts

$120k during program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation
• benefits beginning on day one
• more than 160 RACE-approved continuing education hours
• travel stipend
• equity eligibility after one year of active full-time employment
• student loan repayment
• free exams and 50% off VEG treatments
• pet bereavement leave
• paid parental leave
• flexible schedules
• referral program
• scrubs and food.

Why this role

Six-month immersive emergency-medicine training with more than 160 RACE-approved continuing education hours; training costs are paid by VEG.

About the employer

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