New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Annapolis, MD

About the role

The VEG New ER Doctor (NERD) program is a six-month immersive program designed to transform practicing non-emergency veterinarians into exceptional, confident VEG ER doctors. Participants will work side-by-side with experienced VEG doctors, receive hands-on learning, and earn over 160 RACE-approved CE hours.

Responsibilities

• Work 3-4 hospital shifts per week (days, swings, and nights)
• Participate in weekly case discussions, literature reviews, and hands-on training
• Learn best practices for client-centered communication and care
• Attend CE experiences including abdominal, thoracic, and cardiac point-of-care ultrasound, exotic companion animals, flexible GI endoscopy, small animal emergency surgery, small animal critical care lab, RECOVER ALS and BLS Rescuer CPR certification, and more

Requirements

• A passion for helping people and their pets
• A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
• To 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
• Able to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
• Able 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
• Commit to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six-month period

Qualifications

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
• A sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments
• 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

Skills

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Effective teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• 160+ hours of RACE-approved CE during the program
• Equity after one year of full-time, active employment with VEG
• Student loan repayment (after your 1st year with VEG)
• Free exams and 50% off VEG treatments
• Pet bereavement leave
• 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
• The little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you're hungry

Pay

$X per hour or $Y per month, depending on the specific position and location.

Schedule

Rotating shifts, including days, swings, and nights, with availability to work weekends and holidays as needed.