Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program (2026)

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Ethos Veterinary Health in San Antonio, TX, seeks veterinarians to join the ER Immerse mentorship program, designed to launch careers in emergency medicine for new graduates or experienced clinicians.

The program offers a 6–12 month training path with a curriculum focused on clinical skills, client communication, and life/work integration, with mentorship on every shift and opportunities for surgical training.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in veterinary clinical skills.
• Desire to learn and pursue emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ER training and mentorship.
• Collaborate with specialty services during the program.
• Develop surgical skills through training modules.
• Engage in client and team communication training.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Clinical foundation

Communication

Mentorship

Tools

VetBloom

Job description

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

Location

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

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
• Excellent post-training schedule
• 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 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.