Emergency Veterinarian - ER Immerse Mentorship Program (2026)

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program - Phoenix, AZ

VetMED, an AAHA-accredited Specialty and 24-hour Emergency hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking motivated Emergency Veterinarian Mentees to join our skilled, dedicated, and passionate Emergency team.

Collaborative Environment

Work alongside specialists and residency-trained colleagues in Critical Care, Surgery, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Radiology and Dermatology. Our ER and specialty teams collaborate closely to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Our state-of-the-art ER is equipped with:

• Telemetry
• High-flow oxygen therapy
• Mechanical ventilation
• Three radiology suites
• Dedicated procedure room
• Skilled technicians
• Endoscopy
• MRI
• New Canon 128 slice CT

Perks and Benefits

• No non-compete and no negative accrual
• Sign on bonus and relocation support
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Continuing Education (CE) funds
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Full access to Ethos' Journal Library with 36+ journals
• TalkSpace and other paid subscriptions for wellness
• Reimbursed AZ State License Fee, AVMA, and AzVMA memberships
• Paid DEA Licensure
• Paid liability coverage (with defense)
• Annual scrub allowance
• 6% 401(k) match

VetMED offers a positive work environment in the Valley of the Sun. Our hospital is perfect for motivated emergency doctors seeking a dynamic work environment and work/life balance.

Discover Phoenix and Scottsdale

VetMED is located on the north edge of Phoenix, roughly 25 minutes north of Downtown and approximately 15 minutes west of Scottsdale, AZ. If you love being outdoors, Phoenix/Scottsdale is right for you! Popular activities include hiking, golf, spring training baseball, desert ATV/Jeep tours, day trips to Sedona and visiting the Grand Canyon. There is also mountain biking, boating, fishing, and paddle boarding on two lakes within 45 minutes of Phoenix/Scottsdale. Winter sport enthusiasts can find snowy slopes a 2-hour drive away. Phoenix is a diverse and rapidly growing city. With shopping malls, theaters, museums, historical tours, and a thriving bar and culinary scene, you can explore different options frequently and still be looking for what's next to do! For travel lovers, the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a great hub for a multitude of destinations to visit family or a planned getaway.

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.

Program Duration/Commitment

• 6 month training program with flexible/rolling start date options
• 1-year commitment as an ER clinician at VetMED following training

Location

VetMED Emergency & Specialty Veterinary Hospital, 20612 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85024

Program Highlights

• Surgical training required
• 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

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.