Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Job summary

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center in Winchester, VA, offers an Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program with a 6-month training and mentorship track and an 18-month ER clinician commitment after training.

The program uses a hybrid training approach with simulation-based didactics, live patient experiences, and regular mentorship to build core emergency skills, client communication, and professional development.

Qualifications

• 6-month training and mentorship program
• Transition into an ER position with our team
• Hybrid training approach with simulation-based didactics and live patient experiences
• Competency-based curriculum focusing on essential emergency skills
• Focus on client and team communication, professional skills, and life/work integration

Responsibilities

• Rotate with specialty services during the training program
• Surgical training is optional
• Work with a dedicated mentor on shifts
• No on-call during the program
• Conduct regular live continuing education and asynchronous learning
• Mentorship is a two-way street for growth across clinical, professional and personal areas

Job description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program - Winchester, VA - Offsite Training!

Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center 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 with our team!

About VVERC

For more than 25 years, VVERC has been a trusted name in emergency care. Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center was born from the vision of 19 local veterinarians and in April of 1998, our doors opened.

We're deeply committed to maintaining a healthy, respectful, and fun work environment, in partnership with the Ethos Community Team. Our culture is guided by our Team Agreements, which reflect how we show up for each other every day through daily check-ins, team reflections, and making space for self-care and recognition.

Our Facility Features

• Newly renovated, bright and modern hospital
• Full surgical suite with advanced monitoring
• Diagnostic ultrasound, endoscopy, therapeutic laser
• Heska cytology
• ezyVet software

Perks & Benefits

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

• Competitive compensation: $120k-$140k base with 22% production eligibility post-training
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

Life in Winchester, VA

Mountains, rivers, history, and charm-Winchester gives you the best of all four seasons in a friendly, affordable community. Hike Harper's Ferry, float the Potomac, explore wineries, or hit the downtown walking mall for music, food, and local shops. You'll love calling this place home.

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 or July 2027
• 18-month commitment as an ER clinician at VVERC following training

Location

• Home Hospital (Start here at month 7 of program): Valley Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center: 210 Costello Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
• Training Hospital (6 months): Dogs & Cats Emergency & Specialty 6700 Laurel-Bowie Rd, Bowie, MD 20715

Program Highlights

• Rotate with specialty services during the training program
• Surgical training optional
• 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.

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.