New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts April 2027, Practicing Veterinarians - Falls Church, VA
$100,000–$100,000 year
On-siteFalls Church, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Conduct six-month immersive training transitioning from practicing veterinarian to full-time emergency doctor through hands-on mentorship, real ER case participation, and weekly case discussions. Perform abdominal, thoracic, and cardiac point-of-care ultrasounds, flexible GI endoscopy, and small animal emergency surgeries while earning over 160 RACE-approved CE hours. Work three to four hospital shifts weekly across days, swings, and nights, managing clients and pets in an open-concept environment with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Maintain BLS Rescuer CPR certification and RECOVER ALS certification, all provided at no cost.
Required Qualifications
- A valid DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
- Be a practicing veterinarian for 1+ years
- A valid license to practice veterinary medicine
- 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
- Ability to lift up to 25 kg on own
- Ability to support up to 40 kg with assistance
- Must be willing to work in a noisy environment with strong or unpleasant odors
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating or as needed basis based on hospital needs
- Work well in a fast-paced environment with people from all backgrounds and different personality types
- Can commit to a predetermined schedule for a consecutive six-month period
- Relocation for the NERD program may be required
Desired Qualifications
- A passion for helping people and their pets
- A desire to live and breathe emergency medicine
- Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives
- Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's accomplishments
- Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results
- Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge
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