• What is the ER Immerse Program?

    For veterinarians new to emergency medicine, ER Immerse provides training and mentorship to get you on the right path for a successful and exciting ER career.

  • What is the length of the program?

    Most programs are between 6 and 12 months, but this varies by hospital.

  • Where are the programs offered?

    Program offerings vary by hospital. Please follow the link to our hospital map and filter by program type to view participating hospitals.

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  • Is there a required start date, or are there options to begin off-cycle?

    There are rolling or variable admission dates, depending on the home hospital. To learn more, please fill out our contact form, and a team member will be in touch with you shortly.

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  • Will I have a position available following the program?

    Yes! Offers and contracts for training and employment following the training period are negotiated by the team at the training/employing hospital.

  • Is there a commitment post-mentorship?

    Each hospital determines the commitment length. The longest requirement would be a 2-year commitment following training.

  • What structure and support is offered during the program?
    • You will be fully immersed in an ER setting with support and mentorship from experienced ER DVMs or Emergency & Critical specialists.
    • All mentees will have access to tools and resources such as VetBloom, medical journals, Community Team well-being resources, peer-to-peer collaboration via Microsoft Teams, grand rounds, and more.
    • Training tools and community connections for mentors across the Ethos network are offered to provide mentors training and support specifically to support our ER mentorship program.
  • What is the schedule during the program?

    Full-time schedule, variable by specific hospital.

  • Am I able to rotate with specialists throughout the program?

    There may be the option to rotate with specialists, depending on what is available at each location.

  • What is the compensation and benefits package during the program?

    Competitive salary and benefits during training and following is determined by each individual location.

  • What experience do I need to enter the program?

    A veterinary degree is required for program eligibility. This is a long-term employment opportunity in emergency medicine, and the most competitive candidates will have experience in a small animal emergency room setting and a commitment to working in this environment for at least the next 2-5 years.

  • What does the application process look like? Is there a deadline?

    We are ready to chat any time!

    The application process is open-ended and flexible to accommodate your preferred interview timing. However, a few hospitals may have January and June cohorts, with the application process starting in late September.

    Complete this form to get started!

  • How many mentees are typically in each track?

    Each location can host one to six mentees at a time. We currently offer the program at more than 40 hospitals throughout our network.

    Please follow the link to our hospital map and filter by program type to view participating hospitals.

    Locations

  • Is surgical mentorship provided?

    The level of surgical training and caseload vary by location. Some hospitals’ ER teams see a high volume of soft tissue surgical cases, and as such their mentorship programs provide in-depth surgical training. Other locations refer the vast majority of surgeries to the specialty surgery department.