Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program (2026)

National Veterinary Associates; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan repayment

Mentorship

CE resources

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health is launching the ER Immerse program in Peoria, offering a 2026 start for veterinarians eager to excel in emergency medicine. A $75,000 sign-on bonus is available, plus student loan repayment assistance and extensive mentorship from ER specialists.

The program blends simulation-based didactics with live patient care, guiding you from entry to board-certification while supporting work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• New grads or any DVM interested in growing in emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the ER Immerse Training Program and gather core competencies.
• Engage in mentored clinical experiences in emergency medicine.
• Access simulations, journals, and case discussions to build skills.

Skills

DVM degree

Interest in emergency medicine

Willingness to train

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Are you looking to take your career to the next level in Emergency Medicine? Find your path in ER Immerse !

We have 1 spot left to fill for our 2026 newgradsor anyDVMthat is interested in growing in emergency medicine.

The Opportunity:

Offering $75,000 sign onbonus.

• Student loan repaymentassistance

The Ethos ER Immerse Training Program:

TheER 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.

From early entry all the way to AVMA recognized board-certification, the ER Immerse training tracks provide the ultimate career paths for veterinarians with a passion for emergency medicine - at any stage of their career. Rolling admission dates means flexibility to choose when you want to start this fulfilling journey.

Throughout the program, you can enjoy:

• Access to over 30 leading medical journals and recorded CE lectures
• Full immersion into an ER setting with mentorship from emergency doctors, nursing staff, and specialists
• Didactic training in basic and advanced emergency topics
• Personal development and wellbeing resources and training
• Opportunities for hands-on surgical training, cadaver labs, radiology rounds, and so much more

You might be asking, is this program right for me?

ER Immerse mentorship is an ideal pathway to an exciting career in emergency medicine. Whetheryou areafourth yearDVM student looking to the future, or an experienced veterinarian looking for a more diverse caseload and career advancement -ER Immerse can help you realize those ambitions.

About AVECCC-Peoria:

Come and bepartof a 16,000 square footstate-of-the-arthospital at Arizona Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Centerlocatedin beautiful Peoria, AZ. Our Emergency & Critical Care hospital offers three sister sites and serves the fast-growing Peoria, Glendale, Goodyear, and Buckeye areas of Northwest Phoenix.

AVECCChospitals have created a reputation for their market-leading emergency care, strong culture and established internshipprogramand residency programs.We also pride ourselves in providing you with a well-staffed, highly skilled technical support team.

Our DVM team is supported in person or on-call by a team ofboard-certifiedcritical care specialists available 24/7/365 daysa year.

At Peoria you will haveaccess toand consistent availability of specialty services and consultationtoin-houseaccess to board certified surgeons,cardiologists, dentists,radiologists, and internal medicine specialists.

Comprehensive Benefits include an annual uniform allowance, comprehensive health, dental, disability, 401(k) with employer match, referral and incentive bonuses, annual CE allowance and time off, generous vacation time, and sick time benefits.

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.