What does the cryptic crossword clue "Treacherous individual very content to follow important guest (5)" mean?

The definition is "Treacherous individual". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). VIP (synonym="abbreviation for very important person = important guest") + ER (synonym="ER") = VIPER; definition: "Treacherous individual" The answer is VIPER.

Treacherous individual very content to follow important guest (5)

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