Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program (2026)

Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program

Animal Emergency Clinic is seeking veterinarians passionate about working in emergency medicine for our 612-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:

This isn't mentorship on paper. It's having 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's gaining 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, learning remains part 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, mentorship isn't a checkboxit's part 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 team remains unchanged. What makes AEC special isn't just the medicine we practiceit's the 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:

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.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation During Mentorship: Starting salary- $140,000

Compensation After Completion of ER Immerse: Starting at $180,000-pro/sal compensation model

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

Competency-based curriculum

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 support system before, during, and after completion of the program

Want to know more? Be sure to upload your CV and apply today!