Emergency Small Animal Surgeon

Dove Lewis • Portland, OR

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About The Position

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is growing our Emergency Surgery Team! We are looking for Small Animal Surgeons with primary interests in emergency surgery to expand our well-established surgery team. Whether you are a seasoned surgeon looking to advance your career somewhere new, or just finishing residency, we can set you up for success at DoveLewis! We offer an established team, existing caseload, and support from our dedicated Outreach Coordinators who will help you build relationships with the referring veterinary community. You and your patients will also have access to our incredible ER and ICU including 7 day/week Criticalist coverage and 5 Veterinary Technician Specialists. As one of our next board-certified Small Animal Surgeons you will have the opportunity to help drive the direction and growth of the department, as well as influence our equipment investments as we double the size of our state-of-the-art hospital to include 3 additional surgery suites for appointment-based services (leaving 3 suites exclusively available for emergency needs)!

Requirements

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine or certification through ECFVG.
• Ability to be licensed in the state of Oregon.
• Currently DACVS (small animal) board-certified or surgery residency trained.
• Understanding of and passion for a client-centered practice.
• Desire to focus on emergency surgery.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the seasoned surgery team to enhance offerings for the community.
• Receive a diverse caseload from the 24/7 Emergency Service and referrals from the surrounding veterinary community.
• Train the next generation of emergency veterinarians.
• Participate in the well-established Rotating Internship and ER DVM Mentorship program.
• Help drive the direction and growth of the surgery department.

Benefits

• 24/7 onsite ICU to assist in pre- and post-op care of patients.
• 7-day/week Criticalist coverage.
• Generous signing bonus.
• Competitive pro/sal pay and benefits package.
• Equitable Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision.
• $0 Mental Health Co-pays (in network).
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with equitable employer contributions.
• Paid Professional Dues and Memberships.
• Extensive Resources for Continuing Education.
• Generous Veterinary Discount for staff pets.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid vacation in addition to sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees