Emergency Veterinarian Mentorship

Dove Lewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking Veterinarians to join our Empow

ER DVM Veterinary Mentorship program. Whether you are a new grad who is enthusiastic about starting a lifelong career in emergency medicine, or you are a seasoned veterinarian wanting to transition into emergency medicine we would love to hear from you!

"Dove Lewis is a great place to grow - let us help you! Every DVM we have is welcoming and willing to help, whether it be lending a second pair of eyes on some radiographs or helping you unblock that difficult cat. You are never alone when working through cases and caring for your patients." - Lindsey McGuire, DVM

As part of the Empow

ER DVM Mentorship program, you will experience a combination of didactic learning and hands-on clinical work including achieving individual learning goals under the supervision of our DVM Mentorship Director. Your independent responsibilities will increase as you progress through your first year, while still maintaining consistent access to the support of your mentor and peers. We view solid mentorship in a real clinical setting as a critical step to becoming a successful emergency veterinarian.

This program focuses on building skills in an emergency setting including:

* Patient assessment and care

* Building diagnostic and treatment plans

* Navigating complex in-hospital cases

* Communicating effectively with clients, colleagues, and rDVMs

* Teamwork, compassion, and fair treatment of staff at all levels.

Why Choose Dove Lewis?

We have a 50+ year reputation for providing top level medicine to our community. We are an AAHA-accredited, VECCS Level 1 emergency and specialty hospitals, as well as one of only a handful private practice non-profit veterinary hospitals in the country! You will enjoy top-of-the-line equipment, and access to 6+ AAHA-accredited services including 7-day/week Criticalist coverage and 24/7 on-call surgery availability, as well as certified specialized services in Urgent Care, Pain Management, Hospice, and Exotics.

You will learn with support from an amazingly skilled staff including 14+ board-certified veterinary specialists, 50+ Technicians and Experience Veterinary Assistants (70% licensed technicians), 5+ Veterinary Technician Specialists, and a dedicated client experience team. And best of all, you get to be part of all this with no private equity or corporate investors.

As a non-profit, we have built a collaborative community that is dedicated to serving every animal and every person who cares for them - including our staff!

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 outdoor enthusiasts and animal lovers like you. We offer:

* A charming blend of historical small city vibes, modern big city amenities, and breathtaking natural splendor in every direction

* Easy access to the Columbia River Gorge for beautiful waterfalls, hiking, and sightseeing

* A thriving food scene with everything from fun food cart pods to world class restaurants

* Efficient public transit and miles of bike lanes for leisure and commuting

* The nation's largest forested park within city limits

* One of the highest rates of dog parks per capita in the US

Schedule, and Commitment:

This mentorship program is a three-year opportunity with the first year being a structured mentorship.

After successfully completing your first year, you will transition to working as a Staff Veterinarian for your second and third year.

As a mentee and a staff doctor you will work an average of 12 shifts per month, with a mix of shifts including days, swings, and overnights. Your mentorship year will require greater flexibility in scheduling to ensure you can be paired with an appropriate level of support.

Compensation:

* Salary for the first year is $110k

* After successfully completing the first year of the program, you will transition to a production/salary compensation model when switching to status as an ER staff doctor. Our ER staff doctors currently earn an average of $215k+/year.

* Relocation assistance is available

* Robust benefits (detailed below), including qualifying for…