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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts Jan 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Shrewsbury, MA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, United States

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
29% of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
high
819 stale, 2 reposted of 1,152 open
Hiring momentum
1618 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-27

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG).

About this role

The New ER Doctor (NERD) program at VEG is a six-month mentorship designed to transition practicing veterinarians into emergency medicine. Participants will gain hands-on experience in emergency care, perform surgeries, and receive extensive training while working alongside experienced doctors. The program includes weekly case discussions and offers over 160 RACE-approved continuing education hours, culminating in a guaranteed position as an emergency doctor at VEG upon successful completion.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) as an employer.

What you need

  • A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
  • Be a practicing veterinarian for 1+ years
  • A valid license to practice veterinary medicine and a valid DEA registration in the state of practice by start date
  • Ability to stand for prolonged hours, kneel, and work on the floor
  • Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own and support up to 40 kg with assistance
  • Willingness to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors

What you get

  • Competitive compensation ($120k/yr during the program, increasing to $156k/yr plus production post-program)
  • 160+ hours of RACE-approved CE during the program
  • Equity ownership
  • No non-competes
  • Student Loan Repayment after the first year
  • Free exams and 50% off VEG Treatments

Worth weighing

  • Relocation for the NERD program may be required
  • Guaranteed placement at a VEG hospital location post-program may limit location preferences

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