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DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Emergency Veterinarian

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


Be a part of advancing veterinary medicine at our state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital that is committed to helping the animal-loving community.

'DoveLewis is a great place to grow - let us help you! Every DVM we have here is welcoming and willing to help, you are never alone when working through cases and caring for your patients.” – Lindsey McGuire, DVM

In our 50+ year history, we’ve built a

collaborative community

that is dedicated to serving every animal and every person who cares for them including having funds to help low-income families, lost pets, abused animals, and wildlife. As an

Emergency Veterinarian , you will have the ability to

transfer patients between our ER/ICU and on-site Specialists

to ensure the highest level of emergency and critical care for walk-in and referral patients. Your day-to-day will include:

Performing initial patient evaluation and medical management of

diverse caseloadsManaging the flow of the ER or ICU floorEffectively communicating with clients

on treatment plans and moreBuilding a network of good working relationships with our

rDVM community

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine or certification through ECFVG required.Diagnostic and technical skills to handle emergency and critically ill patients.An understanding of and passion for a client-centered practice.Teamwork and interpersonal skills to work in a critical care environment.Ability to be licensed in the state of Oregon.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training may substitute for the above.

What You Can Look Forward to Here:

A Place for Learning & Growth:

We are a

teaching hospital

with

7 AAHA-accredited services , and we want you to have the resources to grow your career. This includes:

A culture of collaboration to help you feel supported during your shifts including:

24/7 on-call surgery availability7-day Criticalist coverageWorking on cases with our on-site

13+ board-certified veterinary specialists

in Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, and Radiology.Multiple certified specialized services:

Urgent Care

to help manage lower acuity casesPain Management

and Hospice CareExotics Care

The ability to focus more on the pet with help from our

200+ teammates

including

6+ certified technician specialists , and

dedicated support staff

of well-trained client service representatives, client liaisons, financial coordinators, DVM coordinators, and more.

A well-equipped hospital with a dedicated ICU, digital radiography, ultrasound, echocardiography,

1.5 Tesla MRI

and

64-slice CT , mechanical ventilator, flexible and rigid endoscopy and otoscopy, on-site blood bank, ability to perform hemodialysis and plasmapheresis, and more!Being a part of teaching the next generation of professionals through our

well-respected student extern and internship programsAccess to one of the industry's most popular veterinary training tools,

atDoveExtensive resources for Continued Education , including free lectures and opportunities to attend conferences, plus on-the-floor training, wet labs, and more.

Tools for Financial Wellness:

We offer tools to help:

Student Loan Repayment Program

(qualify in your first month!)Public Service Loan Forgiveness

qualified employer403b Plan with equitable employer contributions for all staff regardless of ability to contributeWorkshops

and

coaching

to help with your financial decisionsFinancial support for professional developmentVeterinary discountPaid professional dues and memberships

A Focus on Well-Being:

We want to help take care of you:

$0 mental health copaysA

Veterinary Well-being Program

led by our on-site, licensed clinical social workerBeing a part of a nonprofit organization that reinvests back into its staff, services, and resources with no investors looking for a payout. This includes

donor-supported community programs

like our on-site volunteer blood bank, Low-Income Assistance Fund, Abused Animal Fund, Stray & Lost Animal Program, Wildlife Program, Pet Loss Support Program, and Canine-Assisted Therapy & Education.

Assurance for the Future:

You’ll have the resources you need:

Medical ,

Dental ,

and

Vision

InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid vacation and sick timeHoliday payBereavement leave, including time off when a pet family member passes away

The PNW Advantage:

With the ocean an hour away to the west and mountains an hour away to the east, Portland is an epicenter for animal lovers like you. We offer:

Relocation reimbursementEfficient public transit and miles of

bike lanesPlus, we’re

doubling our clinical space

with our new facility opening in 2024 so there’s plenty of space for you to grow!

DoveLewis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran or military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check is required.

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