Emergency Veterinarian Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program 2026

Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program - Fort Wayne IN - 2026

Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Emergency Veterinarian Mentee to join our collaborative team-focused hospital in Fort Wayne Indiana. As a busy 24-hour multi-specialty and emergency referral hospital we offer an incredible opportunity to thrive in a high-level setting while making a meaningful impact on patient care. Learn more about us by clickingHERE!

Why NIVES

Support:
We have a minimum of 2 Emergency Veterinarians and 8 support staff (2-3 receptionists 2-3 treatment technicians and 3 dedicated ICU technicians) per shift.

At NIVES we provide state-of-the-art resources a supportive environment and a commitment to innovation that sets us apart:

• Top-Tier Facility The largest AAHA-accredited hospital in Northern Indiana and the only Level II Certified Critical Care facility in the state. Our advanced equipment includes CT scan digital radiology echocardiogram ultrasound endoscopy and high flow oxygen.
• Robust Specialty & Emergency Support Work alongside board-certified specialists in Surgery Critical Care Cardiology and Internal Medicine plus 12 experienced doctors dedicated to emergency medicine.
• Blood Donor Program Our in-house blood donor program ensures critical patients receive life-saving transfusions when they need them most.
• On-Site Social Worker We understand the emotional toll of veterinary medicine. Our social worker is on-site four days a week to support both our team and clients through difficult cases.
• Teaching & Mentorship Culture NIVES is proud to be a teaching hospital hosting students from around the world to foster the next generation of veterinary professionals. Each day the collaboration of the team starts and ends with daily case rounds with our board-certified specialists ER clinicians and technicians.

A Culture That Values You

At NIVES we are committed to strengthening our hospital culture to ensure a positive inclusive and rewarding work environment. Our employee-led and driven engagement team plays a key role in fostering teamwork and a sense of belonging. From hospital-wide holiday celebrations to community give-back events and external outreach initiatives we believe in coming together both inside and outside of the hospital. We encourage team members to share ideas contribute to meaningful projects and help shape the future of our hospital in a way that reflects our shared values.

Your Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages that include sign-on relocation or retention bonuses
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous CE allowance and access to a vast veterinary journal library
• Employer-paid licensing and professional dues
• Scrub allowance
• Wellness support including mental health resources

Life in Fort Wayne Indiana

Fort Wayne offers the perfect mix of affordability culture and outdoor adventure. With award-winning parks a vibrant arts scene and a low cost of living its a great place to live work and play. Whether you enjoy kayaking on the rivers exploring museums or taking a weekend trip to Chicago Indianapolis or Detroit Fort Wayne has something for everyone. Clickhereto learn a bit about why we love living and working here!

The Ethos ER Immerse Training Program

TheER Immerse Programwill 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 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.

Program Duration/Commitment

• 6-month training program with rolling start dates in 2026
• 1-year commitment as an ER clinician following training

Location

• Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital 5818 Maplecrest Road Fort Wayne IN 46835

Program Highlights

• 5-day work week consisting of 4 clinical days 1 didactic day and 2 days off each week
• Paired with a specific mentor and will mirror the same schedule for first 3 months
• After month 3 you are allowed to transition to swings depending on comfort level no overnights until approved by your mentor and hospital leadership
• Surgical training with board-certified surgeons
• 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

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