Emergency Veterinarian; DVM​/VMD

Dove Lewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) to join our state-of-the-art emergency and specialty hospital in Portland, Oregon.

Dove Lewis is a nonprofit teaching hospital with a collaborative culture and deep community roots. As an Emergency Veterinarian, you'll manage diverse ER/ICU caseloads and have the ability to transfer patients between ER/ICU and on-site specialty services to ensure exceptional emergency and critical care for walk-in and referral patients.

• Perform initial patient evaluation and medical management of diverse emergency case loads
• Manage patient flow across the ER and/or ICU floor
• Communicate clearly with clients on diagnostics, treatment plans, and next steps
• Build strong working relationships with the referring DVM community

Requirements

• DVM/VMD (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited school, or ECFVG certification
• Diagnostic and technical skills for emergency and critically ill patients
• Ability to be licensed in the state of Oregon
• Equivalent combinations of experience and training will be considered

Preferred

• Commitment to client-centered care and strong communication
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills to work in a fast-paced critical care environment

Learning & growth in a teaching hospital

• 7 AAHA-accredited services and a culture of collaboration and support
• 24/7 on-call surgery availability and 7-day Criticalist coverage
• Work alongside 20+ board-certified specialists (Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Radiology)
• Access to atDove training platform plus wet labs, on-the-floor training, and CE resources
• Opportunities to teach/mentor through student extern and internship programs

Well-equipped hospital + advanced capabilities

• Dedicated ICU and broad diagnostic/therapeutic capabilities including digital radiography, ultrasound/echo, MRI, CT, ventilator, endoscopy/otoscopy, on-site blood bank, hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, and more

Financial wellness + benefits

• Student loan repayment program (eligible in first month)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• 403(b) plan with equitable employer contributions
• Financial coaching/workshops, professional development support, paid dues/memberships, veterinary discount

Well-being Support

• $0 mental health copays
• Veterinary well-being program led by an on-site licensed clinical social worker
• Mission-driven nonprofit model that reinvests in staff, services, and community programs

Additional Benefits

• Relocation reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Bereavement leave, including time off when a pet family member passes away

To be considered, you must complete the online application and upload a resume.

Dove Lewis 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.