Emergency Veterinarian - Ethos ER Immerse Mentorship Program – Birmingham, AL

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham is seeking veterinarians passionate about working in emergency medicine for our 6-month training and mentorship program. We are looking for individuals who are team oriented, driven, reflective, and reliable to train with us and transition into an ER position on our team!

Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham is seeking ER veterinarians who share our passion for patient care and who desire to practice in a progressive, collaborative and patient centric environment. We are an emergency and specialty hospital located in central Alabama with a wide referral base that covers multiple states. Our current services and specialties include emergency and surgery.

Our hospital’s philosophy is to provide excellent patient care through integrity, compassion, and commitment to our patients, clients and our referring veterinary community. We are dedicated to a team approach through collaboration and continued education. Learn more at Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham, check out our hospital tour, and click here to meet some of the team!

Our new 12,000 sq ft (with room to expand) state-of-the-art hospital is fully equipped!

• Centralized ICU
• In-House CT
• Diagnostic Quality Ultrasound
• Fluoroscopy
• Flexible and Rigid Endoscopy
• Laparoscopy/arthroscopy
• Coag and TEG
• Centralized O2 and Nitrogen
• Two Snyder O2 cages
• Hospital-wide electrical generators
• Centralized suction and anesthesia evac
• Doppler BP
• Ventilator support
• 9 exam rooms
• 3 surgery suites
• Paperless record keeping – ezyVet EMR with Smartflow whiteboard
• Full suite of in-house IDEXX diagnostics

Come see what our great city and state have to offer!  Birmingham is known for its affordable cost of living compared to many larger cities in the US. Housing, transportation, and everyday expenses tend to be more budget-friendly! Our suburbs, such as Hoover, Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, and Homewood, are known for their strong school systems. The city offers a variety of activities and attractions to cater to a wide range of interests:

• Birmingham Museum of Art
• Birmingham Botanical Gardens
• Railroad Park
• Vulcan Park and Museum
• McWane Science Center
• Numerous festivals throughout the year, including the Birmingham Greek Festival, Birmingham Artwalk, and the Sidewalk Film Festival
• Visit birminghamal.organd alabama.travel for more information!

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.  

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/flexible start dates
• 2-year commitment as an ER clinician at VSB following training

Location

• Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham: 146 Resource Center Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242

Program Highlights

• Rotate with other specialty services during the training program
• Surgical training offered
• 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

Want to know more? Be sure to upload your CV and apply today! 

About Veterinary Specialists of Birmingham

Ethos Veterinary Health (“Ethos”) consists of over 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals dedicated to advancing animal health and providing exceptional, compassionate care. With a network of over 2,000 specialty and emergency caregivers, Ethos brings together an integrated community of expertise and collaboration enabling continuous growth and learning. As one of the largest veterinary specialty networks, Ethos takes a scientific, evidence-based approach to lead the advancement of cutting-edge medicine to extend and improve the lives of pets. For more information, visit www.ethosvet.com. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals.

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