New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts April 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Warwick, RI
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to decide which headings to use based on content.
We have:
- About VEG (company overview) -> could be "About the role"? Not exactly. But we can treat as "About the role" maybe describing the role context. However we also have "THE PROGRAM" describing NERD program. That's more about the role.
- "WHAT YOU'LL DO" -> Responsibilities.
- "WHAT YOU NEED" -> Requirements/Qualifications.
- "WHO YOU ARE" -> Skills (or Qualities). Could be Skills.
- "HOW WE INVEST IN YOU" -> Benefits, Pay, etc. Contains compensation details, benefits.
- "DEI" -> maybe not needed; could be omitted as not in list.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have specific compensation: "Competitive compensation ($120k/yr during the program with a base salary increase to $156k/yr plus production post-program)". Also "VEG invests $100,000 in each NERD!" That's investment. Also benefits list: many benefits.
We need to include Pay section if posting states them. Yes we have salary numbers.
Schedule: posting mentions "working 3-4 hospital shifts per week (days, swings, and nights)", also "Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis". So we can include Schedule.
Benefits: many listed.
Qualifications: "WHAT YOU NEED" includes list.
Skills: "WHO YOU ARE" includes traits.
We must not repeat job title. No need.
We must output only HTML fragment, no /. Use headings, - for lists,
for prose.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from sections.
Let's extract content precisely.
About VEG / THE PROGRAM: We'll combine maybe as "About the role". Provide description: VEG mission, NERD program details.
We need to be careful not to duplicate lines.
Let's parse:
ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies! At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve. This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.
THE PROGRAM The VEG New ER Doctor (NERD) program is designed to transform practicing non-emergency veterinarians into exceptional, confident VEG ER doctors. This six-month deep dive into the action of emergency is a structured, immersive program like no other that allows participants to transition into full-time ER doctors at VEG after successful completion. Integrating academic and clinical teachings with individualized mentorship, this program fuels a passion for ER and creates a deeper meaning around life-saving veterinary heroics. If you're hungry to learn how to do ER, perform surgeries, advance your endoscopy skills, learn about exotics, and discover the unique rewards of customer-focused care in an open concept hospital, we find a way to say yes to training you in our NERD program.
We could combine these into About the role: description of VEG and NERD program.
Now Responsibilities (WHAT YOU'LL DO):
Work side-by-side with experienced VEG doctors who will mentor you through real ER cases, offering guidance and feedback every step of the way. This isn't just shadowing—it's hands-on learning with built-in mentorship.New ER Doctors (a.k.a. NERDS!) get up-close, firsthand ER experience, working 3-4 hospital shifts per week (days, swings, and nights), as well as through weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and hands-on training at state-of-the-art facilities. Learn best practices for client-centered communication and care, the VEG Way. What CE experiences can you expect to attend during the program? From hands-on training to weekly didactic learning, NERD program participants earn over 160 RACE-approved CE hours in just six months—which takes most doctors 10 years to complete! Some CE highlights include: Abdominal, thoracic and cardiac point-of care ultrasoundExotic companion animals in the ERFlexible GI endoscopySmall animal emergency surgerySmall animal critical care labRECOVER ALS and BLS Rescuer CPR certification All paid for by VEG!
We need to format as list maybe. The responsibilities include bullet points: side-by-side mentoring, hands-on learning, work 3-4 shifts per week, weekly case discussions, literature reviews, hands-on training, learn best practices for client-centered communication, earn CE hours, list of CE highlights.
We'll produce
- items.
Now Requirements (WHAT YOU NEED):
List:
- A passion for helping people and their pets
- A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
- Be a practicing veterinarian for 1+ years
- A desire to live and breathe emergency medicine
- A valid license to practice veterinary medicine, as well as a valid DEA registration in the state you will be completing your program by your start date
- Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor, as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
- Can commit to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six-month period
We'll put as list.
Now Qualifications? Might overlap with Requirements. But we can treat "WHAT YOU NEED" as Requirements. Qualifications maybe same. But we could split: Requirements = mandatory items; Qualifications = preferred? Not present. Could combine. But instruction: use headings only when posting has real specific content. We have content for Requirements. For Qualifications maybe we can use same content? Might be redundant. Better to treat "WHAT YOU NEED" as Requirements, and maybe Qualifications not needed. However we need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have content for Requirements, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could omit Qualifications if not distinct. But we could also treat "WHAT YOU NEED" as Qualifications. But we need both Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says use headings e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It doesn't say we must include all; only include when posting has real specific content. So we can include Requirements and maybe Qualifications if we can split content. But we have no separate qualifications beyond requirements. Could treat "WHAT YOU NEED" as Requirements and also Qualifications same? Might be duplication. Safer to include only Requirements and Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule, About the role. Omit Qualifications.
Now Skills (WHO YOU ARE):
List:
- Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
- Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments
- Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
- Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge
We'll put as list.
Now Benefits (HOW WE INVEST IN YOU) includes many benefits. Need to extract all benefits listed:
- Competitive compensation ($120k/yr during the program with a base salary increase to $156k/yr plus production post-program) + benefits that start on day one
- 160+ hours of RACE-approved CE during your six-month program and a BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (No really!)
- Equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success
- Student loan repayment (after your 1st year with VEG)
- Free exams and 50% off VEG treatments
- Pet bereavement leave
- Clinical student loan repayment so you don't need to worry about your student debt
- Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
- Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work
- Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people
- And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you're hungry
Also earlier: "VEG invests $100,000 in each NERD!" That's investment; could be part of Benefits.
We need to preserve all substantive info. So include each as list items.
Now Pay: we have salary details: "Competitive compensation ($120k/yr during the program with a base salary increase to $156k/yr plus production post-program)". Also "VEG invests $100,000 in each NERD!" Could be considered Pay? Actually it's investment. But we have Pay section for salary. We'll include that.
Now Schedule: from responsibilities: "working 3-4 hospital shifts per week (days, swings, and nights)", also "Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs", also "Can commit to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six-month period". Also "Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work" (benefit). We'll include schedule details.
Now we need to ensure we don't repeat content across sections incorrectly. For example, schedule appears also in responsibilities; but we can still include schedule section with specifics.
We must not include boilerplate like DEI, references, relocation note, guarantee, etc. Those are not in allowed headings; we should omit them. Also remove application instructions like "Please note: Once you apply, you will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of one to two references." etc. Also "Relocation for the NERD program may be required." etc. Also "
- for lists,
for prose. We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from sections. Let's extract content precisely. About VEG / THE PROGRAM: We'll combine maybe as "About the role". Provide description: VEG mission, NERD program details. We need to be careful not to duplicate lines. Let's parse: ABOUT VEG In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most. This meant challenging the status quo and fixing everything that was wrong with the ER experience. Since then, we've expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7, 365 days a year, and created a better emergency experience—not only for people and their pets, but also for everyone who works here—our VEGgies! At VEG we find a way to say yes to the career you want in veterinary emergency medicine. This means transforming how ER works, from our open-concept hospitals, where you can handle emergency cases of every kind (even exotics!) to our immersive, customer-focused experience, which helps us give people and their pets the care they deserve. This also means saying yes to creating the greatest experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible. VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®. THE PROGRAM The VEG New ER Doctor (NERD) program is designed to transform practicing non-emergency veterinarians into exceptional, confident VEG ER doctors. This six-month deep dive into the action of emergency is a structured, immersive program like no other that allows participants to transition into full-time ER doctors at VEG after successful completion. Integrating academic and clinical teachings with individualized mentorship, this program fuels a passion for ER and creates a deeper meaning around life-saving veterinary heroics. If you're hungry to learn how to do ER, perform surgeries, advance your endoscopy skills, learn about exotics, and discover the unique rewards of customer-focused care in an open concept hospital, we find a way to say yes to training you in our NERD program. We could combine these into About the role: description of VEG and NERD program. Now Responsibilities (WHAT YOU'LL DO): Work side-by-side with experienced VEG doctors who will mentor you through real ER cases, offering guidance and feedback every step of the way. This isn't just shadowing—it's hands-on learning with built-in mentorship.New ER Doctors (a.k.a. NERDS!) get up-close, firsthand ER experience, working 3-4 hospital shifts per week (days, swings, and nights), as well as through weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and hands-on training at state-of-the-art facilities. Learn best practices for client-centered communication and care, the VEG Way. What CE experiences can you expect to attend during the program? From hands-on training to weekly didactic learning, NERD program participants earn over 160 RACE-approved CE hours in just six months—which takes most doctors 10 years to complete! Some CE highlights include: Abdominal, thoracic and cardiac point-of care ultrasoundExotic companion animals in the ERFlexible GI endoscopySmall animal emergency surgerySmall animal critical care labRECOVER ALS and BLS Rescuer CPR certification All paid for by VEG! We need to format as list maybe. The responsibilities include bullet points: side-by-side mentoring, hands-on learning, work 3-4 shifts per week, weekly case discussions, literature reviews, hands-on training, learn best practices for client-centered communication, earn CE hours, list of CE highlights. We'll produce
- items. Now Requirements (WHAT YOU NEED): List: - A passion for helping people and their pets - A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree - Be a practicing veterinarian for 1+ years - A desire to live and breathe emergency medicine - A valid license to practice veterinary medicine, as well as a valid DEA registration in the state you will be completing your program by your start date - Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor, as well as ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and able to support up to 40 kg with assistance - Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors - Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs - Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types - Can commit to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six-month period We'll put as list. Now Qualifications? Might overlap with Requirements. But we can treat "WHAT YOU NEED" as Requirements. Qualifications maybe same. But we could split: Requirements = mandatory items; Qualifications = preferred? Not present. Could combine. But instruction: use headings only when posting has real specific content. We have content for Requirements. For Qualifications maybe we can use same content? Might be redundant. Better to treat "WHAT YOU NEED" as Requirements, and maybe Qualifications not needed. However we need to include sections only when posting has real specific content. We have content for Requirements, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could omit Qualifications if not distinct. But we could also treat "WHAT YOU NEED" as Qualifications. But we need both Requirements and Qualifications? The instruction says use headings e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. It doesn't say we must include all; only include when posting has real specific content. So we can include Requirements and maybe Qualifications if we can split content. But we have no separate qualifications beyond requirements. Could treat "WHAT YOU NEED" as Requirements and also Qualifications same? Might be duplication. Safer to include only Requirements and Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule, About the role. Omit Qualifications. Now Skills (WHO YOU ARE): List: - Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives - Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments - Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results - Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge We'll put as list. Now Benefits (HOW WE INVEST IN YOU) includes many benefits. Need to extract all benefits listed: - Competitive compensation ($120k/yr during the program with a base salary increase to $156k/yr plus production post-program) + benefits that start on day one - 160+ hours of RACE-approved CE during your six-month program and a BIG focus on learning and growth, from VEG-created clinical and leadership programs to unlimited ER CE + travel stipend (No really!) - Equity after one year of full time, active employment with VEG, so you can share in our growth and success - Student loan repayment (after your 1st year with VEG) - Free exams and 50% off VEG treatments - Pet bereavement leave - Clinical student loan repayment so you don't need to worry about your student debt - Paid parental leave, up to 12 weeks at 100% of regular salary and inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families - Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work - Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people - And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you're hungry Also earlier: "VEG invests $100,000 in each NERD!" That's investment; could be part of Benefits. We need to preserve all substantive info. So include each as list items. Now Pay: we have salary details: "Competitive compensation ($120k/yr during the program with a base salary increase to $156k/yr plus production post-program)". Also "VEG invests $100,000 in each NERD!" Could be considered Pay? Actually it's investment. But we have Pay section for salary. We'll include that. Now Schedule: from responsibilities: "working 3-4 hospital shifts per week (days, swings, and nights)", also "Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs", also "Can commit to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six-month period". Also "Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work" (benefit). We'll include schedule details. Now we need to ensure we don't repeat content across sections incorrectly. For example, schedule appears also in responsibilities; but we can still include schedule section with specifics. We must not include boilerplate like DEI, references, relocation note, guarantee, etc. Those are not in allowed headings; we should omit them. Also remove application instructions like "Please note: Once you apply, you will be asked to provide the names and email addresses of one to two references." etc. Also "Relocation for the NERD program may be required." etc. Also "