Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian Mentorship Program

Are you a recent DVM graduate or a GP veterinarian ready to transition into emergency medicine? At Standiford Veterinary Center, we offer a structured Emergency Mentorship Program designed to launch your career in emergency and surgical medicine with confidence.

This is a true training program — not a sink-or-swim ER role.

The Veterinary Emergency Mentorship Program:

Our program is built specifically for:

• New graduates
• GP veterinarians transitioning into ER
• Doctors wanting stronger emergency surgical skills

What You’ll Receive

Structured One-on-One Mentorship

Weekly meetings with experienced emergency veterinarians for case review, skill development, and confidence building.

Guided Case Management

Hands-on emergency case experience with real-time support — you are never alone.

Soft Tissue Emergency Surgery Training

Develop proficiency in emergency procedures including GDVs, C-sections, exploratory surgeries, and wound management.

Topic Rounds & Case Discussions

Regular learning sessions to strengthen critical thinking and medical decision-making.

What It’s Like to Work Here

Supportive, Team-Based Culture

Collaborate closely with experienced ER doctors and skilled RVTs who love teaching.

No Required On-Call Shifts

We are fully staffed 24/7 — when you’re off, you’re off.

Flexible Scheduling

We prioritize work-life balance and sustainable ER careers.

Growth-Focused Environment

As your confidence grows, so does your caseload and surgical exposure.

Salary: $130,000-$200,000 (total compensation)

Benefits Package:

• To qualify, you must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and a State Veterinary Board License in good standing. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a 401K with company match, and flexible spending account or health savings account options. Additionally, we provide long-term disability options, short-term disability paid for by the employer, and complimentary life insurance of $15,000 with options to purchase additional coverage. Other perks include a generous continuing education allowance, personal pet discounts, PTO and paid holidays, and a company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Join our team and contribute to a practice that values excellent patient care, client service, and community engagement.

We are a proud United Veterinary Care Partner hospital. United Veterinary Care supports the unique culture and individuality of each partner hospital while empowering the hospital teams in their care for patients. One of our goals is to support our community of hospitals in creating sustainable, fulfilling careers in a profession we love. 

Apply online here or email your CV and cover letter to amy.morgan@unitedvetcare.com

United Veterinary Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.