Full Time Emergency Veterinarian- Overnight

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.

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.

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. New ER Doctors (a.k.a. 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.

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! Abdominal, thoracic and cardiac point‑of‑care ultrasound

Exotic companion animals in the ER

Flexible GI endoscopy

Small animal emergency surgery

Small animal critical care lab

A passion for helping people and their pets

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

Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs

Please make them aware that we'll be sending them a letter of recommendation questionnaire through a platform called RefApp.

Relocation for the NERD program may be required. All New ER Doctor graduates are guaranteed a spot at VEG as an emergency doctor at a hospital location of our choosing upon successful completion of the program in the required time frame and passing all required program competencies and benchmarks. Training and post‑placement will be discussed with your talent manager.

As a NERD, you'll spend six months learning from specialists and experts in emergency medicine, all while receiving competitive compensation and benefits. Between base salary and all the components of the training program, VEG invests $100,000 in each NERD! We do this because we believe you want to be an experienced ER doctor who will save pets' lives the VEG Way.

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

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

And the little (big) things, like comfy scrubs, cool VEG swag, and food in the fridge for when you're hungry

At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and kindness. Our mission is "Helping people and their pets when they need it most." That's why we're devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated.

Saying yes to VEG means helping us build a culture where your unique experiences and background contribute to a shared vision: being the world's veterinary emergency company.

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