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New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2026, Practicing Veterinarians - Madison, WI - job 1 of 2

VEG (Veterinary Emergency Group) is a rapidly growing, 24/7 emergency veterinary network dedicated to delivering excellent patient care and a supportive workplace for clinicians. They are seeking practicing veterinarians to join the New ER Doctor (NERD) six-month immersive mentorship program beginning January 2026 to become confident, full-time ER doctors through hands-on shifts, 1:1 mentorship, and extensive RACE-approved CE.

Skills

  • Clinical patient assessment and triage
  • Basic surgical and anesthesia skills
  • Effective client communication and education
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, noisy ER environment
  • Ability to take direction and participate in structured mentorship
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule

Responsibilities

  • Participate in 3–4 hospital shifts per week across days, swings, and nights under direct mentorship
  • Provide emergency medical and surgical care for small animals and exotics in an open-concept ER
  • Collaborate with experienced VEG doctors and specialists during cases and in weekly case discussions
  • Complete hands-on training modules (ultrasound, endoscopy, emergency surgery, critical care)
  • Document patient records, treatment plans, and communicate clearly with pet owners and team members
  • Achieve program competencies and benchmarks to transition to a full-time ER position

Education

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), VMD, or equivalent degree
  • Valid state veterinary license in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain by start date)
  • Valid DEA registration for the state where training will be completed

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • 160+ RACE-approved CE hours during the six-month program (paid by VEG)
  • Unlimited ER CE + travel stipend and additional VEG-created clinical leadership programs
  • Equity ownership opportunities
  • No non-compete agreements
  • Student loan repayment (after year one) and clinical student loan support
  • Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks at 100% salary
  • Relocation support may be available; placement guaranteed at completion
  • Free exams and 50% off VEG Treatments, bereavement leave, referral bonuses, scrubs and VEG swag
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