Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program (2026)

National Veterinary Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Pet benefits

License and VECCS membership reimburse

Job summary

AVES is seeking veterinarians for our ER Immerse Training Program, designed to prepare you for a sustainable career in emergency medicine. We value teamwork, drive, reflection, and reliability as you train with us and transition into an ER position.

You will receive dedicated mentorship from day one, with supervised shifts and a gradual increase in independence, all within a schedule that avoids on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Veterinarians passionate about emergency medicine seeking training.
• Team oriented, driven, reflective, and reliable.
• Interest in transitioning into an ER position.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the ER Immerse Training Program.
• Engage in mentorship and hands-on shifts.
• Transition into an ER role with supervision.

Job description

Austin Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center (AVES) is seeking veterinarians passionate about working in emergency medicine for our 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 AVES.

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.

Dedicated mentorship from day one — You’ll always be scheduled with a mentor during your early shifts to provide hands‑on support and real‑time feedback. As you gain confidence, you’ll gradually begin taking on more independence — but you’re never truly solo. Our ER schedule is designed with intentional overlap, so whether you're on swing or overnight, there's always another ER doctor on shift with you.

No on-call. Ever. Because your time off should be your time.

Competency-based curriculum — Learn at your own pace with VetBloom’s top-tier asynchronous modules, and reinforce your knowledge with weekly live virtual didactic rounds led by experienced emergency clinicians and educators.

Specialty service rotations — ERi doctors rotate through our specialty departments to build strong relationships with specialists, gain comfort with consultations, and learn how to set clear client expectations during ER-to-specialty transfers.

Monthly live CE events — Led by board-certified specialists and certified technicians, these sessions provide a platform for our entire team to grow and learn together. We encourage our techs to present on topics they’re passionate about to build confidence and strengthen collaboration.

Robust Education Department — While focused on developing our technical staff, this department plays a key role in elevating patient care across the hospital. Clinicians benefit from working alongside highly skilled, educated technicians — helping us deliver top-tier medicine every shift.

Unmatched specialty support — AVES is proud to have the most specialists under one roof in Austin, including the only anesthesiologist and the soon-to-be only radiologist in the city. You’ll work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with leading experts across a wide range of disciplines, making collaboration easy and learning inevitable.

About AVES:

Locally managed by one of the original founders, Lindsay Vaughn, DVM, DACVECC , AVES is a progressive, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital that has experienced exponential growth since its inception.

We recently relocated to our brand new 45,000 square foot building which serves as our inpatient facility and has specialty services including radiation oncology, which will provide us with the ability to offer integrated oncology services to our patients. Our current specialties include- Internal Medicine, Interventional Radiology, Surgery, Neurology, Critical Care, Medical Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Diagnostic Imaging, with the use of ultrasound, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, x-ray, and high-flow oxygen. We partner with CVCA Cardiac Care for Pets to provide Cardiology services to our hospitalized patients. We anticipate rehabilitation, dermatology and ophthalmology services to join our outpatient facility once both hospitals are in operation.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive salary and sign on/relocation bonus options
• Access to over 50+ veterinary journals
• Medical, dental and vision plan options
• Non-traditional ER schedule
• Paid time off
• Personal pet benefits
• Reimbursement for DVM license, DEA, and AVMA and VECCS membership fees
• CE Allowance & more!

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 .

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.