ECC Veterinary Residency

DoveLewis is seeking Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Residents.

Program Dates: 07/20/2026 - 07/15/2029Location: Portland, Oregon

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is a non-profit, AAHA-accredited, VECCS Level 1-certified, 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital located in beautiful Portland, Oregon. We operate two state-of-the-art facilities, one newly constructed as of November 2024, and house a comprehensive team of specialists in Cardiology, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Exotics, Hospice, Rehab, and Pain Management.

We see one of the highest ER caseloads in the country and maintain a dedicated ICU for hospitalized patients. Our residency program offers Oregon's only ECC residency, designed to train highly proficient, multi-faceted critical care specialists through an exceptional blend of clinical experience, mentorship, and teaching.

Program Overview

The ECC Residency at DoveLewis is a three-year program focused on developing expertise in emergency and intensive care management. Residents gain extensive experience managing critical patients, participating in advanced procedures, and collaborating with multiple specialties in a busy, state-of-the-art hospital environment.

The program emphasizes:

• Strong mentorship and direct specialist engagement, including 7-day-a-week Criticalist coverage
• Extensive exposure to complex and unique patient cases
• Didactic education and teaching opportunities
• Cross-training in endoscopy, ultrasound, surgery, and CRRT/TPE
• Collaborative case management with board-certified specialists across multiple disciplines

Residents will become adept at patient triage, diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, and client communication, preparing them for success as boarded critical care specialists and future leaders in ECC medicine.

Why DoveLewis

• Exposure to a diverse, high-volume case load in a fully equipped ER and ICU
• Support from a skilled team including 5+ Veterinary Technician Specialists (VTS) and over 70% credentialed technicians
• 24/7 access to boarded surgeons and specialists in multiple disciplines
• Distinct ER and ICU departments for optimal patient management

Salary & Benefits

• Year 1: $110,000
• Year 2: $115,000
• Year 3: $120,000
• Student debt repayment program (eligible after one month)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance, and FSA
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 403(b) with employer match
• Paid professional dues and memberships
• Robust CE opportunities, both internal and external
• Employee pet ward
• Generous veterinary discounts

Program Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited school
• Completion of a 1-year Rotating or ECC Internship prior to start date
• Eligibility for Oregon veterinary licensure by July 2025
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S.
• DoveLewis cannot offer visa sponsorship