Small Animal Veterinarian Rotating Internship Job at DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital, Portland, OR

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  • DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

DoveLewis is currently seeking Small Animal Rotating Veterinarian Interns for 202-2027. Program dates will be 06/15/2026 - 06/26/2027.

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is a non-profit, AAHA-accredited and VECCS Level 1-certified, 24-hour multi-specialty referral center in Portland, Oregon. We have one of the highest ER caseloads in the country, and a dedicated ICU for hospitalized patients. Our hospital complex encompasses two adjacent state-of-the-art facilities; one newly constructed as of November 2024.

This is a true rotating internship including a strong foundation in Emergency Critical Care and rotations through all of our in-hospital specialties: Cardiology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Exotics, Hospice, Rehab, and Management. The primary goals for this program are to help interns become competent and skilled at patient assessment and care, build diagnostic and treatment plans, learn how to navigate through complex in-hospital cases, and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. We emphasize mentorship, teamwork, compassion, direct support, didactic education, and primary patient care.

We view an internship as an invaluable step to becoming a successful veterinarian capable of adapting to many roles in the future. Former DoveLewis interns have gone on to advanced residency training in multiple specialties, and careers in specialty, emergency, and general medicine practice.

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. 
  • 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 $80,000
  • Student debt repayment program (qualify for monthly student loan payments after just one month)
  • Public Student Load Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
  • Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Healthcare, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 403b with employer match, 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 earn a veterinary degree from an AVMA accredited school.
  • 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 Small Animal Rotating Internship (

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Internship,

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