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DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

Small Animal Surgeon

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204

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DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital

is expanding our

Surgery Team!

We are looking for

Small Animal Surgeons

with primary interests in orthopedic and minimally invasive surgery to join our well-established surgery team.

We are seeking to increase our ability to offer appointment-based orthopedic and minimally invasive surgeries to meet the needs of our community.

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 to outfit the

3 new surgical suites

in our

brand-new, state-of-the-art specialty building

opening Fall 2024!

About DoveLewis

DoveLewis has 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, access to

all 6 of our surgical suites , support from an

amazingly skilled staff

including multiple

Veterinary Technician Specialists , all 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!

What to Expect at DoveLewis

DoveLewis Specialists are respected in the community and enjoy a collegial relationship with referring veterinarians and clients.

As a

Small Animal Surgeon

joining the team at DoveLewis you will work alongside our seasoned surgery team to expand our appointment-based orthopedic and minimally invasive offerings for the community.

You will be consult with other specialists, see appointments, and collaborate with our busy ER and ICU.

Whether you are a seasoned surgeon looking to advance yourself 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 .

Being part of DoveLewis means getting to practice top quality medicine in a state-of-the-art facility while still serving a community driven, nonprofit mission.

Schedule and Compensation:

No weekend or on-call requirements for appointment-based surgeons Relocation assistance Generous signing bonus Competitive pay and benefits (benefits details below)

We have what you need to practice top quality medicine!

6 AAHA-accredited services

and expanding quickly.

14+ board-certified veterinary

specialists

in

Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, and

Radiology.

24/7 on-call surgery availability

7-day Criticalist coverage

Multiple certified specialized

services:

Urgent Care

Pain Management

Hospice Care

Exotics

Support from

200+

teammates

50+ Technicians and Experienced

Veterinary Assistants (70% licensed technicians) and many more support

staff of various levels

5+ Veterinary Technician

Specialists

Dedicated Client Experience Team

and Financial Coordinators

Internal Blood Bank (with 7+ type B cat donors!) Our well-equipped hospital includes:

Digital Radiography

Ultrasound/echocardiography and separate cage-side point-of-care unit Telemetry Endoscopy (flexible and rigid) and Arthroscopy Tracheal Stenting Laparoscopy Ventilator support C-Arm High Flow Nasal O2 3 surgical suites per building with a dedicated ortho suite (second building is opening October 2024) Fully equipped canine and feline ICU with Critical Care Specialists 7 days a week Onsite pharmacy Well-equipped in-house lab Robust hospital operating system and paperless documentation And funds set aside for the future needs of appointment-based surgery

We Take Care of Our Team

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:

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

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

Equitable Health Benefits including:

Medical

Dental

Vision

$0 Mental Health Co-pays (in

network)

Preventative Care

LGBTQIA-friendly providers

Options for Families

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

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 Year-round farmers market, micro-brew pubs, indie coffee shops, and wine country abound!

What Are We Looking For?

Whether you’re early on in your career or you’re a seasoned Surgeon looking to advance yourself somewhere new, we want to connect! You will need:

A Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine or certification through ECFVG The ability to be licensed in the state of Oregon To be currently DACVS (small animal) board-certified or surgery residency trained An understanding of and passion for a client centered practice An eagerness to cultivate, expand, educate and support an rDVM network to grow your practice A desire to focus on appointment-based orthopedic and minimally invasive procedures.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered as substitution for the above.

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/careers

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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