Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program

MassVet; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health's VetMED ER Immerse mentorship program in Phoenix, AZ invites veterinarians to grow through a 6–12 month training track. You will work within a 24/7 emergency setting, under guided mentorship, with a pathway to ER clinician roles after training.

The program emphasizes core competencies, client and team communication, and life/work integration, while offering weekly didactic rounds and cross-specialty rotation opportunities.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.
• Interest in emergency medicine and mentorship program.
• Willing to participate in a 6–12 month training period and transition to ER clinician.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care under mentorship within the ER Immerse program.
• Engage in a competency-based curriculum and collaborative rounds with specialists.

Skills

Team collaboration

Reliability

Reflective practice

Willingness to train

Mentorship culture

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program - Phoenix, AZ

VetMED is seeking veterinarians passionate about working in emergency medicine for our 6-12 month training and mentorship program. We are looking for individuals who are team-oriented, driven, reflective, and reliable to train with us and transition into an ER position at VetMED.

Why You Will Love Us:

VetMED Emergency & Specialty is one of Arizona's leading 24/7 specialty and emergency hospitals, where board-certified specialists and experienced emergency veterinarians work together to deliver exceptional patient care. With advanced technology, a collaborative culture, structured mentorship through our ER Immerse program, and abundant opportunities for professional growth, VetMED provides an outstanding environment for both seasoned ER doctors and new graduates to build rewarding, long-term careers in the heart of the Phoenix metropolitan area.

The Ethos ER Immerse Training Program

The ER Immerse Program will prepare veterinarians for a sustainable and satisfying career in emergency medicine. Built from the ground up to be different than traditional rotating internship programs, the ERi program has been developed around a curriculum of core competencies essential for an emergency veterinarian. In addition to providing training around clinical knowledge and skills, the program also includes a focus on client and team member communication, professional skills, and life/work integration.

The ER Immerse program utilizes a hybrid training approach incorporating simulation-based didactic components into authentic training experiences with live patients. The curriculum is designed using an evidence-based strategy identifying competencies and skills deemed essential for a successful career as an emergency clinician.

Applications:

Applications are accepted year-round; however, mentorship positions are limited. To maximize your chances of securing a placement, we recommend submitting your application by November 1st. Applications received after this date will be considered as opportunities remain available.

Work authorization in the United States is a requirement for the position. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the company, but candidates eligible for TN status may be considered.

Program Duration/Commitment

• 6-12 month training program beginning June 2027 *Rolling Start Dates Available
• 1-year commitment as an ER clinician at VetMED following training

Location

• 20612 N. Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024

Program Highlights

• 4 clinical shifts per week and ½ of a didactic day per week
• Rotate with other specialty services during the training program
• Always work with a dedicated mentor on shifts
• No on-call
• Competency-based curriculum that includes asynchronous learning on Vetbloom and weekly live virtual didactic rounds
• Enjoy protected half-day didactic rounds each week with our house officers and specialists, creating an immersive learning environment focused on collaboration and clinical excellence
• Regular live continuing education events led by specialists and experienced emergency doctors

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

• Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.