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Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts October 2026, Practicing Veterinarians - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
84 days
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)'s roles stay open a median of 103 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
1152 stale, 2 reposted of 1,152 open
Hiring momentum
338 roles opened in the last 90 days
↓ down vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-11-14

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 immersive training designed for practicing veterinarians to transition into emergency medicine. Participants will work alongside experienced ER doctors, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship while completing over 160 RACE-approved CE hours. The program emphasizes client-centered care and prepares participants for a full-time role as ER doctors at VEG upon successful completion.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
4/5
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
  • 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 and benefits starting on day one
  • 160+ hours of RACE-approved CE during the program
  • Equity after one year of full-time employment
  • Student loan repayment after the first year
  • Free exams and 50% off VEG treatments
  • Pet bereavement leave

Worth weighing

  • Relocation for the NERD program may be required
  • All graduates are guaranteed a spot at VEG as an emergency doctor at a location chosen by the company
  • The program requires a commitment to a structured six-month schedule

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Listed by Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-11-14. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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