Emergency Veterinarian - Mentored ER Training

National Veterinary Associates, Inc.; Grand Terrace (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. via Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program in Grand Terrace, CA seeks veterinarians for a 6–12 month training and mentorship track in emergency medicine.

Trainees will gain hands-on experience and mentorship aimed at transitioning into an ER role. The program emphasizes one-on-one mentorship, weekly case reviews, and a structured curriculum, with a four-day work week and no on-call duties.

Job description

Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program – Grand Terrace, CA

Now Offering- $100,000 student-loan reimbursement.

Animal Emergency Clinic is seeking veterinarians passionate about working in emergency medicine for our 6–12-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 AEC.

Why You’ll Love AEC:

Thisisn'tmentorship on paper.

It'shaving an experienced emergency veterinarian beside you as you learn to manage emergency presentations, perform procedures, navigate challenging client conversations, and make critical medical decisions.It'sgaining confidence before being expected to practice independently.

What Support Really Looks Like at AEC:

One of the biggest questions candidates ask is:

"What happens when I'm actually on the floor seeing cases?"

At AEC, support starts with one-on-one mentorship and continues long after the formal training program ends.

Under the leadership of Dr. Lewis, learningremainspart of our culture every day. Our doctors continue to grow through:

• Weekly doctor discussions and case reviews
• Collaborative learning and case-based education
• Community outreach opportunities, including shelter medicine
• Ongoing mentorship and coaching
• Hands-on procedural training
• A culture where questions are encouraged and learning never stops

Our doctors genuinely enjoy helping one another succeed. Here, mentorshipisn'ta checkbox—it'spart of who we are.

Why Doctor's choose AEC:

For more than 50 years, Animal Emergency Clinic has been serving pets and families throughout the Inland Empire. While veterinary medicine continues to evolve, our commitment to exceptional patient care and supporting our teamremainsunchanged.

What makes AEC specialisn'tjust the medicine we practice—it'sthe people.

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.

Applications:

November 1st.

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.Compensation and Benefits:

Program Duration/Commitment

• 6-12 month training program. *Rolling Start Dates Available
• 2-year commitment as an ER clinician at AEC

Location

• 22085 Commerce Way, Grand Terrace, CA, 92313

Program Highlights

4-day work week with 3 clinical days, 2 in the ER and 1 in the local shelter for surgeries and 1 didactic day

• Train directly with our Medical Director
• Dedicated mentor on every shift
• S Schedule: Enjoy a four-day work week designed to balance hands-on clinical experience with dedicated learning. Your week will include two clinical days in the ER, one day at a local shelter focused on surgical experience, and one dedicated didactic day.
• Surgical training opportunities available
• No on-call responsibilities
• Weekly live virtual didactic rounds
• Emergency and Critical Care Rounds
• Journal Clubs
• VetBloom asynchronous learning platform
• Regular continuing education events led by specialists and experienced emergency clinicians
• Strong supportsystem before, during, and after completion of the program

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.