Emergency Mentorship Program in Columbia, MD

Pet+ER - Columbia

Job Description

Pet+ER in Columbia, MD is looking to add 1 to 2 more Emergency Veterinarian Mentees to our team! We offer a tailored mentorship program that lasts about 6 to 9 months, based on individual progress and mastery, and is tied to a full-time Emergency Associate position following training.


The ideal candidate is a finishing fourth-year DVM student, recent graduate, or an experienced veterinarian looking to make the shift from general practice or urgent care. If you have dreamed of starting a career in emergency medicine but don’t want to go the internship route, this is for you!


About Pet+ER

Our practice is dedicated to our mission, vision, and core values of Collaboration, Inclusivity, Innovation, Community and Deliberation are the priorities of our hospital. Since 1986, we have been providing an unparalleled level of medicine to our patients and community. We have a plentiful and interesting caseload, keeping all our staff engaged and providing many opportunities for employees to challenge themselves. In 2023, our hospital in Columbia saw just over 9,000 emergency cases.


We have a comprehensive suite of equipment and services all under one roof to handle the most severe animal injuries and illnesses, including:


Digital Radiology

In-House lab

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Surgery Suites

Oxygen ward

Isolation ward


About the program


Our training program is part of Ethos Veterinary Health’s ER Immerse (ERi) mentorship program, which utilizes a mixture of clinical, hands-on training; digital lectures; didactic rounds; and one on one mentorship guidance. Our program focuses on receiving, ICU/ inpatient care, surgery, ultrasound and more to provide you with a strong foundation for long-term success in a busy emergency veterinarian career. 


Resources include:

In-hospital mentorship and training from experienced ER clinicians and/or Criticalists

Access to recorded lectures, trainings, and online materials through VetBloom

The ER Quickguide of common presentations in the ER

Access to over 50 veterinary journals

Regular live continuing education events led by Ethos specialists and Emergency DVMs

Emergency & Critical Care focused journal clubs

Clinical grand rounds

Radiology rounds

Weekly virtual rounds with other ERi mentees across the U.S.

Opportunities for career development through ER ABVP track



Benefits

We offer an outstanding benefits and compensation package and encourage professional growth and development. All staff veterinarians receive uniform allowances, short and long-term disability, employee-owned pet discounts, opportunities for professional development, continuing education (CE) time and funds, membership and licensing dues, PLIT, and PTO. All full-time staff members are also eligible for excellent healthcare benefits including health, vision, and dental, 401K with company match, and more.


About Columbia, MD

Part of Howard County, MD, Columbia provides excellent education opportunities and a wide variety of music, food, entertainment, cultural, and outdoor recreation , as well as a lower cost of living than nearby Baltimore or D.C. Money Magazine named Columbia 6th in its Best Places to Live in 2022. There truly is something for everyone in Columbia!


Interested in learning more? 

We would love to hear from you! Apply today or email Susanne.Miller@ethosvet.com 



NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.