Emergency Veterinarian

Job Description 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 program beginning 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 No on-call 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 Personal pet discounts Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs) including student loan reimbursement, retention bonuses, and up to 6 weeks of PTO/ sick time based on tenure! 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr