Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Mentorship Program - Fort Wayne

Overview

Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (NIVES) in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Emergency Veterinarian Mentee to join our collaborative, team-focused hospital. We operate a busy 24-hour, multi-specialty and emergency referral service, offering a high-level setting to thrive and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

• Support: We have a minimum of 2 Emergency Veterinarians and 8 support staff per shift (2–3 receptionists, 2–3 treatment technicians, and 3 dedicated ICU technicians).
• State-of-the-art care: CT, digital radiology, echocardiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, and high-flow oxygen.
• Robust specialty & emergency support: Work with board-certified specialists in Surgery, Critical Care, Cardiology, and Internal Medicine, plus 12 experienced emergency doctors.
• Blood donor program: In-house donor program for life-saving transfusions.
• On-site social worker: Four days a week to support both our team and clients during difficult cases.
• Teaching & mentorship culture: A teaching hospital hosting students from around the world with daily case rounds with board-certified specialists, ER clinicians, and technicians.

We are committed to a positive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment. An employee-led engagement team fosters teamwork and belonging. We support holiday celebrations, community outreach, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that reflect our shared values.

• Competitive compensation including 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 veterinary journals
• Employer-paid licensing and professional dues
• Scrub allowance
• Wellness support, including mental health resources

Fort Wayne offers affordability, culture, and outdoor adventure with award-winning parks and a vibrant arts scene. It has a low cost of living and access to nearby cities for weekend trips.

We seek future veterinarians passionate about Emergency Medicine for our 6-month training and mentorship program. We are looking for team-oriented, driven, reflective, and reliable individuals.

• The Ethos ER Immerse Program prepares veterinarians for a sustainable and satisfying career in emergency medicine. It focuses on clinical knowledge, communication, professional skills, and life/work integration, with daily collaboration among clinicians and mentors.
• Hybrid training combines simulation-based didactics with live-patient experiences, using an evidence-based curriculum to identify essential competencies for an emergency clinician.

• 6-month training program beginning June 2026
• 1-year commitment as an ER clinician following training

• Northeast Indiana Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital – 5818 Maplecrest Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46835

• 5-day work week with 4 clinical days, 1 didactic day, and 2 days off
• Paired with a specific mentor with the same schedule for the first 3 months
• After month 3, transition to swings if comfortable; no overnights unless approved
• Surgical training with board-certified surgeons
• Competency-based curriculum with asynchronous learning on VetBLOOM and weekly live didactic rounds
• Regular live continuing education events led by specialists and experienced emergency doctors

Interested applicants are encouraged to upload their CV and apply. The Ethos Veterinary Health network includes over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, with more than 1,500 specialized doctors serving nearly 2 million pets annually.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or genetic information. We comply with applicable state and local hiring regulations as required.

For more information about compensation and benefits for a specific location, please contact our recruitment team during the process.