Dovelewis Veterinary Emergency And Specialty Hospital20mo ago

Emergency Veterinarian (DVM/VMD)

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Overview

DoveLewis 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.

Key Responsibilities

As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will: • Perform triage, diagnostics, and medical management for a diverse emergency caseload • Manage patient flow across the ER and ICU alongside a skilled technician team • Develop diagnostic and treatment plans…

Requirements Summary

• DVM/VMD (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or ECFVG certification • Ability to obtain Oregon veterinary licensure • Strong diagnostic and clinical skills in emergency medicine • Ability to work collaboratively in a…

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DoveLewis 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.

DoveLewis is a nonprofit, mission-driven teaching hospital known for its collaborative culture, advanced medicine, and deep commitment to the community. Our emergency doctors manage a wide variety of challenging cases while working alongside 20+ board-certified specialists and a highly skilled technical team.

This role offers the opportunity to practice high-level emergency medicine in a supportive environment, with seamless access to specialty services, advanced diagnostics, and a hospital culture focused on learning, mentorship, and excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

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As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will:

• Perform triage, diagnostics, and medical management for a diverse emergency caseload
• Manage patient flow across the ER and ICU alongside a skilled technician team
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans and communicate clearly with clients during critical moments
• Collaborate with specialists to provide advanced care and facilitate patient transfers when needed
• Build relationships with referring veterinarians throughout the region
• Contribute to a teaching environment that supports interns, residents, externs, and early-career veterinarians

Practice Advanced Medicine

Our hospital is designed to support high-quality emergency and critical care, including:

• Dedicated ICU with 7-day Criticalist coverage
• 24/7 on-call surgery support
• Advanced diagnostics including MRI, CT, ultrasound/echo, ventilators, endoscopy/otoscopy, digital radiography
• On-site blood bank, hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, and more
• Collaboration with specialists in Critical Care, Oncology, Rehab, Pain Management, Hospice, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, Radiology, and more

DoveLewis is committed to advancing veterinary medicine through education.

You’ll have opportunities to:

• Mentor residents, interns and extern students
• Participate in case discussions and collaborative rounds
• Access continuing education, wet labs, and the atDove learning platform

As a nonprofit veterinary hospital, DoveLewis reinvests resources into patient care, staff development, and community programs.

• The Velvet Assistance Fund, which helps low-income families access care
• Community outreach and education initiatives
• A culture focused on collaboration, support, and sustainability in veterinary medicine

What We Offer

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• ProSal model: average annual earnings of approximately $215,000, including a $140,000 base salary

• Student loan repayment program (eligible in your first month)

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• 403(b) retirement plan with equitable employer contributions
• Financial coaching and professional development support
• Paid professional dues and memberships
• Veterinary service discounts

Veterinary medicine is demanding, and we take well-being seriously.

• $0 mental health copays
• On-site licensed clinical social worker dedicated to veterinary professionals
• Well-being programs and resources designed specifically for veterinary teams

What We Offer

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• 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

Requirements

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• DVM/VMD (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or ECFVG certification
• Ability to obtain Oregon veterinary licensure
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills in emergency medicine
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced critical care environment

Equivalent combinations of training and experience will be considered.

How to Apply

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

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.