Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health invites veterinarians to join the Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program in San Antonio, TX, a 6-month training designed to prepare graduates for a sustainable emergency medicine career. The program emphasizes a competency-based curriculum, mentorship, and a transition into ER roles after training.

Participants will rotate through ER and other specialties, work 13 shifts per month, have two didactic days monthly, and receive ongoing mentorship with no on-call obligations.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to emergency medicine and client care.
• Participation in a 6-month mentorship program with a pathway to ER.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

DVM or VMD license in good standing

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program - San Antonio, Texas

Mission Vet Specialty and Emergency is seeking veterinarians passionate about working in emergency medicine for our 6-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 Mission Vet Specialty and Emergency.

Why You Will Love Us:

Mission Vet Specialty + Emergency is a collaborative 24/7 specialty and emergency hospital in San Antonio, bringing together board-certified specialists and experienced ER veterinarians to provide exceptional patient care. With advanced technology, outstanding support staff, a strong culture of mentorship, and opportunities for both seasoned ER doctors and new graduates through our ER Immerse program, Mission Vet is an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying one of Texas's most dynamic and family-friendly cities.

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.

Program Duration/Commitment

• 6-month training program beginning June 2027* Rolling start dates available
• 1-year commitment as an ER clinician at Mission Vet following training

Location

• 8202 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78249

Program Highlights

• 13 shifts per month- rotating schedule.
• Two didactic days per month.
• . Rotations through ER mostly and all specialties.
• 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
• 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.

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement benefits
• paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
• short-term and long-term disability
• 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.