Veterinary Oncologist

DoveLewis Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital is looking for a skillful, driven and compassionate Veterinary Oncologist.  In this position you will have the opportunity to work with DoveLewis to build your Oncology service with multiple team members, including an oncology surgeon!

This is an amazing opportunity to start a new Oncology service at one of the few non-profit, AAHA-accredited, VECCS Level 1 emergency and specialty hospitals in the country.  DoveLewis is a different kind of veterinary hospital.  As a non-profit with no private equity or corporate investors, we are able to dedicate ourselves to serving every animal and every person who cares for them, without any corporate strings attached.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, relocation assistance, and a signing bonus up to $100k for this position!

As an Oncologist at DoveLewis, you will have everything you need to practice top quality medicine and establish a thriving service including a brand-new, state-of-the-art specialty building that will house more than 14 other specialists, access to one of the best emergency and critical care teams in the country, and all the benefits of our 50+ year reputation.

As part of the DoveLewis team you will be well respected in the community and enjoy strong relationships with referring veterinarians and clients.  You will work with our existing specialties, medical leadership team, the referring veterinary community, and our dedicated Outreach Coordinators to build your initial caseload.  You will also consult with and take transfers from our busy ER and ICU.

The Non-Profit Difference:

At DoveLewis you don’t have to choose between practicing the best medicine and supporting the animal loving community at large.  Our mission is to serve every animal and every person who loves them, always.  Some of the ways we do that include funds to help low-income families, lost pets, abused animals, and wildlife; as well as community outreach programs such as our Portland Area Canine Therapy Team and our Pet Loss Support groups. 

We have what you need to practice top quality medicine!

• We are a teaching hospital with 6 AAHA-accredited services and growing quickly!
• We are a well-equipped hospital with a dedicated ICU, GE Vivid E9, EchoPAC software, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, ultrasound, 3 Tesla MRI and 64-slice CT, mechanical ventilator, flexible and rigid endoscopy and otoscopy, ability to perform hemodialysis and plasmapheresis, and more.
• Onsite community Blood Bank
• A team of 14+ board-certified veterinary specialists in Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Cardiology, and Radiology, and soon oncology!
• There is 24/7 on-call surgery availability.
• We have 7-day Criticalist coverage.
• Multiple certified specialized services including but not limited to:
  • Urgent Care
  • Pain Management
  • Hospice Care
  • Exotics
• Our veterinarians have the ability to focus more on the pet with help from our 200+ teammates including 5+ Veterinary Technician Specialists, and dedicated support staff.
• Access to one of the industry's most popular veterinary training tools, atDove.
• We have extensive resources for Continued Education, including free lectures and opportunities to attend conferences, plus on-the-floor training, wet labs, and more.

We Take Care of Our Team

We have a cutting-edge Veterinary Well-being Program run by our in-house Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  In addition to that, we offer competitive health benefits, financial wellness resources, student debt repayment, and a generous veterinary discount to take care of your furry family members too!  Here are just some of the ways we take care of our team:

• $0 mental health copays
• Student Loan Repayment Program (qualify in your first month)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
• 403(b) Plan with equitable employer contributions for all staff
• Workshops and coaching to help with your financial decisions
• Financial support for professional development
• Generous veterinary discount
• Paid professional dues and memberships
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation in addition to paid sick time
• Holiday pay
• Bereavement leave, including time off for the passing of an animal family member.

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 animal lovers like you.  We offer:

• Efficient public transit and miles of bike lanes for leisure and commuting.
• 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.
• Year-round farmers market, micro-brew pubs, indie coffee shops, and wine country abound!
• Home to the nation’s largest forested park within city limits.
• One of the highest rates of dog parks per capita in the US.
• Portland is a charming blend of historical small city vibes, modern big city amenities, and breathtaking natural splendor in every direction.

What Are We Looking For?

Whether you’re early on in your career or you’re a seasoned Veterinarian looking to advance yourself somewhere new, we want to connect! We are looking for:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited school of veterinary medicine or certification through ECFVG
• Ability to be licensed in the state of Oregon
• Current DACVIM (Oncology) board-certified or board eligible
• An understanding of and commitment to a client centered practice
• A passion for providing exceptional care to animals with cancer
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for working effectively with patients, families and colleagues

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.