New ER Doctor Program
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER)
New ER Doctor Program
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG ER)
After-hours emergency veterinary care provider
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.
This also means saying yes to creating the best experience possible for our VEGgies. Yes to working in an environment where you can find your place and feel valued for the amazing work you do. Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career. And yes to making an impact here in ways you never thought possible.
The VEG New ER Doctor (NERD) Program is specifically designed to transform recent graduates less than a year out of veterinary school 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. Through academic and clinical teachings that cover ER case readiness skills combined with our individualized approach to mentorship, NERDs are immersed in the world of ER, growing both personally and professionally and emerging ready to take on any case that walks through the door. 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 want to say yes to training you in our NERD program.
What CE experiences can you expect to attend during the program?
All paid for by VEG!
*Please note: The initial application requires a copy of your veterinary transcript (unofficial copies are okay) and resume. We will also be requesting the names and email addresses of two references through a third party technology, REFAPP. Further action required will be included in an email directly from REFAPP within 1-week of applying.*
*Please also note: All New ER Doctors are guaranteed a spot at VEG as an emergency doctor at a hospital location of our choosing as long as they successfully complete their New ER Doctor program in the required six consecutive month time frame and pass all required competencies and benchmarks throughout the program.*
At VEG, diversity is not just a word—it's a strength that fuels innovation and compassion. Our mission is “Helping people and their pets when they need it most”. And we do that better when our VEGgies (employees) feel valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. That's why we're dedicated to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve—where different perspectives are not only welcomed but celebrated.
We are committed to providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring that every voice is heard, whether it's in the emergency room or the boardroom. 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.
After-hours emergency veterinary care provider
VEG ER provides after-hours emergency veterinary care, operating during nights, weekends, and holidays when ordinary animal hospitals are closed. It serves as an extension of primary veterinary practices, collaborating with regular veterinarians to ensure continuous, urgent care for pets. Pet owners access immediate emergency consultations, treatments, and procedures, with VEG ER handling high‑stress cases when regular clinics are unavailable. The service model centers on rapid response and close partnership with referring vets rather than standing alone, and revenue comes from fees for emergency consultations and procedures. The team is led by Dr. David Bessler, who aims to transform emergency veterinary medicine through a holistic and openly collaborative approach. The goal is to fill the after-hours care gap by providing reliable, high-quality emergency services that integrate with primary care providers.
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