Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program – Bel Air, Maryland

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K with match

Licenses and dues covered

Continuing education

Student loan reimbursement

Retention bonuses

PTO

Job summary

Animal Emergency Hospital in Bel Air, MD, seeks veterinarians for our ER Immerse training program. This 6–9 month mentorship aims to transition mentees into an ER role within AEH, a 24-hour emergency/critical care practice with a skilled support staff and a modern, efficient facility.

The program emphasizes core competencies, client and team communication, and professional skills, with extensive hands-on surgical and diagnostic training using advanced equipment.

Qualifications

• Work authorization in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Train in emergency medicine through the ER Immerse Program.
• Mentorship includes hands-on surgical and endoscopy training.
• Work with a dedicated mentor on shifts in a 24-hour emergency facility.

Job description

Hospital Name: Animal Emergency Hospital (Bel Air, MD)

Job Type: Veterinarian - Emergency

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Animal Emergency Hospital (AEH) is seeking veterinarians passionate about working in emergency medicine for our 6-9 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 at Animal Emergency Hospital.

About AEH:

We are a 24-hour Emergency/Critical Care Practice providing advanced emergency care for small animals. We have a skilled support staff and a pleasant working environment. Our new hospital offers 15,000 sq ft with 8 exam rooms and 2 surgical suites; all boasting a spacious, organized design focused on client, patient, and staff comfort as well as efficiency.

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.

Our mentorship includes extensive hands-on surgical and procedural training designed to build confidence in emergency surgery and advanced diagnostics. Mentees participate in surgery wet labs with practical experience using the ForceTriad electrosurgical platform, LigaSure vessel sealing, monopolar electrosurgery, and GIA/TA stapling devices.

The program also includes comprehensive training in both rigid and flexible endoscopy, with hands-on experience using GI endoscopes, rhinoscopy equipment, and other minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures commonly utilized in emergency practice.

In addition, mentees complete an in-depth ultrasound training course on our new Canon Aplio Flex ultrasound system, taught by a dedicated veterinary ultrasonographer. This provides extensive hands‑on instruction in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), abdominal ultrasound, image acquisition, and interpretation to help build confidence in emergency diagnostics.

Applications:

Applications are accepted year-round; however, mentorship positions are limited. To maximize your chances of securing a placement, we recommend submitting your application by November 1st. Applications received after this date will be considered as opportunities remain available.

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.

Program Duration/Commitment

• 6-9 month training programbeginning June or July 2027

Location

• Animal Emergency Hospital: 722 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 2101

Program Highlights

• 3-day clinical work week with additional didactic training
• Rotate with other specialty services during the training program at nearby Ethos locations
• Surgical and endoscopy training offered
• 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

Compensation and Benefits:

• Starting base salary of $130K with an increase after successful completion of the mentorship program
• Employer-paid individual health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401K with match
• Professional licenses and dues covered by hospital
• Continuing education
• Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) including student loan reimbursement, retention bonuses, andup to 6 weeks of PTO/ sick timebased on tenure!

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