Small Animal Surgeon

Company: DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospi
Location: Portland
Posted on: April 9, 2025

Job Description:

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is expanding our Surgery Team!

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

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 (https://www.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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