Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program (2026)

National Veterinary Associates; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; 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, part of the NVA Group, is seeking veterinarians for the ER Immerse mentorship program at MissionVet Specialty & Emergency in San Antonio, TX. The program offers a structured, competency-based curriculum designed to build a sustainable career in emergency medicine.

The training emphasizes communication with clients and teams, professional skills, and life/work integration, with a hybrid approach that includes simulation, live cases, and weekly didactics.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical foundation in veterinary medicine.
• Desire to learn and pursue emergency medicine.
• Willingness to participate in a structured mentorship program.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the ER Immerse training program with a competency-based curriculum.
• Rotate with specialty services during training.
• Receive mentorship on shifts.
• Surgical training included.
• Engage in asynchronous learning on Vetbloom and weekly live rounds.
• Attend regular live continuing education events.

Skills

Clinical foundation

Communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Are you passionate about emergency medicine and ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? MissionVet Specialty & Emergency is looking for motivated veterinarians who are eager to build a successful career in emergency medicine through our ER Immerse mentorship program.

Whether you're a new graduate, an experienced general practice, urgent care, or equine veterinarian, or a clinician from another area of practice looking to transition into emergency medicine, we welcome candidates with a strong clinical foundation and a desire to learn.

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

• 6–12-month training program

Program Highlights

• 5-day work week consisting of 4 clinical days, 1 didactic day, and 2 days off each week
• Rotate with other specialty services during the training program
• Surgical training
• Always work with a dedicated mentor on shifts
• 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

Why You’ll Love Living in San Antonio

San Antonio offers the perfect blend of opportunity, affordability, and adventure. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, it combines the amenities of a vibrant metropolitan area with the warmth and charm of a close-knit community. Enjoy a cost of living that's lower than many major Texas cities, making homeownership and an exceptional quality of life more attainable.

Rich in history and culture, San Antonio is home to the iconic Alamo, the scenic River Walk, world-class restaurants, live music, festivals, and a thriving arts scene. Sports fans can cheer on the San Antonio Spurs, while outdoor enthusiasts can spend weekends exploring the beautiful Texas Hill Country, hiking, kayaking, or visiting nearby wineries and state parks.

With a warm climate, family-friendly neighborhoods, excellent schools, and easy access to Austin, the Texas coast, and the Texas wine country, San Antonio offers something for everyone. Whether you’re building your career, raising a family, or simply looking for a city that offers a better work-life balance, you’ll quickly discover why so many people are proud to call San Antonio home.

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

• 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.