Overview

Willamette Veterinary Hospital (WVH) is offering an internship in small animal emergency medicine to exceptional candidate!

Willamette Veterinary Hospital (WVH) 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. Our 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. 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 minimum of 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. We are a referral center for the community offering a very high standard of medical & surgical care, intentionally paired with strong emphasis on exceptional client and patient service. We offer advanced services in ultrasound, echocardiography, endoscopy, point of care diagnosis, & surgery. We maintain a blood bank. We value engagement with the community. We offer the opportunity for incoming interns to pursue advanced US skills during their intern year.

Our internship program provides new graduates interested in emergency medicine the opportunity to work under the mentorship of experienced emergency doctors and staff. Interns learn how to be competent and confident emergency clinicians via hands-on experience with medical and surgical cases as they provide direct case management while under close supervision from experienced practitioners. We emphasize development of skills in patient assessment, building diagnostic and treatment plans, as well as effective communication with clients, patients, staff and colleagues. We have a busy and diverse caseload of both hospitalized and outpatient cases, with the capability for 24/7 hospitalization. We have comprehensive in-house diagnostic capabilities including radiographs, CT, ultrasound, and bloodwork, as well as a surgical OR, endoscopy, and isolation facilities.

Our goal is to work in a team-based environment that fosters respect, collaboration, and compassion in order to provide the best care possible to each and every patient, every day, every night, every time. We meet as a doctor team monthly to discuss cases and our goals for our hospital, and we further enhance our interns’ first-year learning with weekly teaching rounds. We value a work-life balance and believe in fostering an environment where you can practice top-tier medicine and have the energy to enjoy life outside of work.

Program Details:

• We are offering a one-year ER-focused internship optimized for new graduates.
• Start date: optimally July 1. For some candidates with unique circumstances, we may be able to extend the start date into August. 
• Length - Internship is for 12 months and meets the Oregon State Veterinary Medical Board Intern Permit requirements.
• Qualifications: DVM or equivalent from accredited veterinary institution. Oregon veterinary license. DEA license. Prior externship, site visit, prior employment, or other equivalent experience at Willamette required for full consideration. 
• Position expectations: FT employment as an intern. 3 shifts (10-13 hr each rounds) per week, weekly intern topic rounds, monthly DVM meeting. Learning is focused on becoming a proficient receiving ER DVM as well as managing ICU inpatient cases. 20-30% of internship will include nights. Those with an ER-focused mindset and proactive attitude will gain the most from this opportunity. Interest in staying in SA ER field is a preferred criteria. Those interested in staying locally in Oregon will be considered for a full-time ER position upon successful completion of the internship. As we are a learning institution, there is an expectation to work with MVP externs (opportunity to teach as you learn) if overlapped schedules are present.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Interest in both emergency medicine and surgery
• Oregon Veterinary License (intern)– active and in good standing at time of start date
• Team-oriented mentality that supports our close-knit family culture
• Willing to learn and grow using the many resources available
• Desire to learn and practice strong surgical and emergency skills
• Enthusiasm for working nontraditional hours

Intensive mentorship is provided on all ER shifts. Opportunities to come in for additional surgery experiences is available. Rotations with GP service may be arranged for general surgery & dentistry experience, pending the individual's desire. Weekly internship meetings with extensive CE curriculum and direct hands-on procedural learning are scheduled and an expectation of the weekly shift requirements. Participation in MVP's national mentorship program with annual MVP conference, weekly MBark rounds, and additional curated resources.