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Emergency Veterinarian Mentorship

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital · Portland, OR · 9 mo ago
Healthcare$110k/yrFull-time

About the role

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!

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

You have strong foundational diagnostic and technical skills with a passion for learning to handle emergencies and critically ill patients.

You have an understanding of and passion for a client-centered practice.

You have teamwork and interpersonal skills to work in a critical care environment including the ability to effectively communicate with clients and rDVMs.

You have the ability to work in a stressful emergency environment positively while keeping a team focus.

You have the ability to self-reflect and assess your own progress based on established goals.

You have the ability to have a flexible schedule and work varied shifts as needed including overnights, holidays, and weekends.

Benefits

  • Salary for the first year is $110k
  • Relocation assistance is available
  • Retail benefits (detailed below)
  • 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

Commitment

The 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.

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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