Veterinary Medicine- Emergency Internship

Willamette Veterinary Hospital, located in Corvallis, Oregon, is hiring emergency interns for 2024!

What to expect: A strongly mentored year of growth in surgery, medicine, and emergency care of companion animals and the occasional exotic patient (including pocket pets). The mentorship will include a core mentor, mentorship from the entire ER team, and peer mentorship. Expect regular mentorship meetings, intern meetings, and continuing education meetings based on the interests of the interns. The goal is to steadily build confidence and skills in surgery, medicine, ICU management, and emergency care, as well as additional interests that you may have.

About our clinic: Willamette Veterinary Hospital is a full-service, AAHA accredited, small animal general practice and 24/7 emergency hospital. Our state-of-the-art hospital is fully equipped with an in-house lab, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, Snyder oxygen cage, blood products, therapy laser, and CO2 laser. We use Cornerstone for our electronic medical records. You can take a tour of our hospital at www.wilvet.com.

At WVH, our emergency doctors manage hospitalized cases, outpatient emergencies and perform a large variety of advanced soft tissue surgeries. Access to an orthopedic surgeon for on-site procedures or referral is available. Comfort with surgery and/or a willingness to learn are a necessary attribute for this role.

We have worked hard to build an experienced team that supports collaboration and a healthy work-life balance. Our doctors are well supported with a 3:1 support staff to doctor ratio! We have dedicated ER technicians and ICU technicians, to provide the best patient care and continuity of care. Our ER doctors rotate through a schedule of day, swing, and overnight shifts, averaging 10-12 shifts per month.

Location: 1562 SW 3rd St, Corvallis, OR 97333

About Corvallis, OR: Corvallis is home to a rich art scene, a downtown full of local boutiques, restaurants, Farmers' Market, wineries, and breweries, and Oregon State University. This region offers incredible outdoor recreation, including kayaking down the Willamette River or hiking the Corvallis-to-the-Sea Trail.

Ideal qualifications:

• Interest and experience in both emergency medicine and surgery!
• Oregon Veterinary License – active and in good standing
• Team-oriented mentality that supports our close-knit family culture
• Willing to learn and grow using the many resources available
• Strong surgical and emergency skills
• Enthusiasm for working nontraditional hours

Benefits offered:

• Competitive annual base salary
• Annual earning potential of $250,000+ as a staff associate post-internship
• Work/life balance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with employer match
• Paid CE with dedicated paid training time off
• Paid license fees
• Wellness and mentorship programs

If this sounds like a team you would like to be a part of, apply today for consideration!

Application Requirements:

• Attach a single document upload to include: resume with references, personal statement describing your interest in emergency medicine & starting your career in Corvallis, and the dates that you have scheduled to interview or extern at the hospital.

Externship Interview:

To schedule a virtual screening interview and externship, please contact Dr. Stacy Johnson at: https://calendly.com/stacyvet/externship-interview

Timeline:

Please note that this internship is not a part of the match program. The timeline below is unique to the Willamette program.

May 15, 2023: Applications are open and reviewed on a rolling basis.

October 1st, 2023: Application deadline.

November 1st, 2023: Final decisions communicated.