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Emergency Veterinarian Mentorship

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DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is seeking Veterinarians to join our EmpowER 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!

“DoveLewis 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 EmpowER 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 DoveLewis?

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 student loan repayment assistance after just one month!

Benefits:

Our mission is to take care of every animal and every person who cares for them, always – including you! We have a cutting-edge Veterinary Well-being Program run by our in-house Licensed Clinical Social Worker and designed specifically to take care of you. Here are just some of the other ways we take care of our team:

  • Equitable Health Benefits including: Medical Dental Vision $0 Mental Health Co-pays (in network) Preventative Care LGBTQIA-friendly providers Options for Families
  • Student Loan Repayment Program (let us help you pay your loans starting after just one month!)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with equitable employer contributions for all staff
  • Financial Wellness Workshops and Coaching available for all staff
  • Paid Professional Dues and Memberships
  • Extensive Resources for Continuing Education including:Funding to attend lectures and conferences (starting in your second year) On-the-floor training at a teaching hospital Free in-house CE including Wet Labs Access to atDove (one of vet med’s most popular online learning platforms)
  • Perks and Benefits for your Furry Family Members:Generous Veterinary Discount Staff Vaccine Clinics Discounts on pet supplies including food On-site Employee Pet Ward
  • Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care)
  • Bereavement leave, including time off for the passing of an animal family member.
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid vacation in addition to sick time
  • Year-round farmers market, micro-brew pubs, indie coffee shops, and wine country abound

What we are looking for:

  • You have a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine or certification through ECFVG and the ability to be licensed in the state of Oregon.
  • Strong foundational diagnostic and technical skills with a passion for learning to handle emergencies 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 including the ability to effectively communicate with clients and rDVMs.
  • Ability to work in a stressful emergency environment positively while keeping a team focus
  • Ability to self-reflect and assess your own progress based on established goals.
  • Ability to have a flexible schedule and work varied shifts as needed including overnights, holidays, and weekends.

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

How to Apply:

Applications for the mentorship program are accepted on a rolling basis. New mentorships DVMs are started one at a time - rather than in a cohort - to ensure you have enough individual attention to set you up for success. This means start dates may occur any time throughout the year, with most mentorship DVMs starting between June and October.

If you are ready for the next chapter of your career to be exciting, collaborative, and serve the animal-loving community without any corporate strings attached, then DoveLewis is the right place for you! Learn more at dovelewis.org/mentorship or fill out the online application to get a conversation started.

DoveLewis is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

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