Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital (PCVRH) is seeking veterinarians passionate about working in emergency medicine for our 9-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 at PCVRH.

PCVRH moved to our brand-new location in Spring 2024. Our close-knit hospital team consists of 3 Internists, 2 Radiologists, 3 Surgeons, an Anesthesiologist, 2 Ophthalmologists, 2 Medical Oncologists, 2 Cardiologists, a Neurologist and a large team of dedicated Emergency Veterinarians.  

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

· 9-month training program beginning June 2025 

· 2-year commitment as an ER clinician at an Ethos hospital following training

Location

· Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital - 231 Corporate Drive, Portsmouth, NH, 03801

Program Highlights

• 5-day work week consisting of 4 clinical days, 1 didactic day, and 2 days off each week, usually consecutive 

• Rotate with other specialty services during the training program

• Surgical training offered, if desired

• 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 Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital

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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