New ER Doctor (NERD) Program: Starts January 2027, Practicing Veterinarians
$100,000–$100,000 year
On-siteFort Worth, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct real emergency medicine cases alongside experienced mentors through hands-on training, weekly case discussions, and literature reviews. Perform surgeries, manage exotic companion animals, and utilize point-of-care ultrasound and flexible GI endoscopy skills during three to four hospital shifts per week. Complete six months of immersive clinical and didactic learning to earn over 160 RACE-approved CE hours, including RECOVER ALS and BLS Rescuer CPR certification. Work in a fast-paced, open-concept environment on rotating nights, weekends, and holidays while mastering client-centered communication and critical care lab procedures.
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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