Overview
ECC Veterinary Residency Jobs in Portland, OR at DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
DoveLewis is currently accepting out of Match applications for Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Residents for 2025-2026. Program dates will be 07/14/2025 – 07/9/2028.
DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is a non-profit, AAHA-accredited and VECCS Level 1-certified, 24-hour multi-specialty referral center in beautiful Portland, Oregon. We have one of the highest ER caseloads in the country, a dedicated ICU for hospitalized patients, and a robust selection of in-hospital specialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Exotics, Hospice, and Pain Management. Our hospital complex encompasses two adjacent state-of-the-art facilities, one newly constructed as of November 2024.
We offer Oregon’s only ECC residency aimed at creating highly proficient, multi-faceted critical care specialists. The primary goals for this program are developing the broad skillset required to manage an ER/ICU, navigate through complex in-hospital cases, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. Options for endoscopy, ultrasound, surgery, and CRRT/TPE training will be available throughout the three-year program. There is a strong emphasis on mentorship, direct support and specialist engagement, didactic education, and primary patient care. You will have high exposure to complex, unique patient caseload.
What you will get out of working with DoveLewis:
The ability to see and treat a diverse patient case load in a high-volume, well-equipped ER and ICU
Direct professional support from our talented and approachable specialists including 7 day a week Criticalist coverage and Boarded Surgeons available 24/7. Other specialties include Cardiology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Urgent Care, Exotics, Pain Management and Hospice.
Your internship will include a rotation through all specialty services in the hospital.
Highly skilled technical support staff, including 5+ Veterinary Technician Specialists, and a hospital wide emphasis on continuous teaching and learning.
Multiple DVMs on site at all times with distinct ER and ICU departments for ideal patient management.
Unique community and donor run programs and funds available for optimal patient care such as: an on-site donor-run blood bank, Pet Loss Support, Animal Assisted Therapy & Education, Low-Income Assistance Fund, Abused Animals Fund and a Stray and Wildlife Fund
Work collaboratively with a team of passionate veterinarians who strive for excellence.
Position benefits include:
Annual salary of $110,000 with a $5,000 increase per year for the 3-year residency program.
1st year: $110,000
2nd year: $115,000
3rd year: $120,000
Student debt repayment program (qualify for monthly student loan payments after just one month)
Vacation and Sick Time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Healthcare, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 403b, FSA
Paid professional dues and memberships
Range of hospital provided and external CE opportunities
Employee pet ward on-site
Generous veterinary discount
Requirements:
Applicant must have a veterinary degree from an AVMA accredited school.
Applicant must complete a 1-Year Rotating Internship or ECC internship prior to the beginning of the program.
Applicant must meet license requirements to practice in the state of Oregon by the beginning of the program.
Applicant must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
DoveLewis cannot offer Visa sponsorship at this time.
For more information, please visit VIRMP: DoveLewis ECC Residency (https://www.virmp.org/Program/Detail/16399)
Title: ECC Veterinary Residency
Company: DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
Location: Portland, OR
