DoveLewis Emergency & Critical Care Residency Program
Take the next step toward becoming a Critical Care Specialist with Oregon’s only ECC residency program. With a competitive starting salary of $110,000, you’ll gain hands-on experience managing complex cases in one of the busiest ER/ICUs.
Becoming a Leader in Emergency and Critical Care
This dynamic and comprehensive 3-year residency is helping to shape skilled, well-rounded specialists who can tackle the complexities of ER and ICU patient care. If you’re a veterinary clinician looking to take the step toward board certification in Emergency and Critical Care, our program offers the advanced training and mentorship you need to become a leader in this field.
A Residency Program That Focuses on Your Growth
Comprehensive Skill Development
Develop advanced skills in patient care, diagnostics, and case management while enhancing your leadership and teamwork abilities, preparing you for board certification and a successful career in emergency and critical care.
Primary Case Management
Take on direct responsibility for a variety of emergency and critical cases while receiving close mentorship from specialists and experienced ER doctors. You'll gain essential skills through rotations through the ER and ICU and our range of specialty services, as dictated by ACVECC standards.
Didactic Rounds
Two or more hours per week are dedicated to focused learning on topics like general physiology/pathophysiology seminar, morbidity and mortality rounds, journal club, and boards preparation.
Mentorship & Guidance
Receive comprehensive guidance and support throughout your program with 1:1 mentorship from board-certified Criticalists. You’ll also have access to a diverse range of specialties and robust technical support, including assistance from VTS-certified technicians, ensuring you gain the skills and knowledge needed.
Well-Being Support
You'll have access to our Veterinary Well-being Program, which includes a monthly support group that focuses on your emotional well-being. Residents also receive quarterly reviews to monitor their personal and professional growth all with the approach of helping you develop work habits that will stay with you throughout your career.
Diverse Caseloads
Gain invaluable experience at a VECCS-certified Level I and AAHA-certified 24-hour emergency and critical care facility that has one of the highest ER caseloads in the country. As a nonprofit hospital with a dedicated ICU and robust ER service, residents will benefit from hands-on training with a diverse array of cases involving dogs, cats, wildlife, and exotics.
"Our ECC residency program is truly one-of-a-kind in the region. With the expansion of our facilities and the range of cases we see, everything from pets to wildlife and exotics, residents gain unparalleled hands-on experience. The close mentorship and direct support from our specialists create a collaborative environment where residents can thrive and become leaders in the field of emergency and critical care."
Empowering You with Support & Expertise
Meet Your Residency Director
Hannah Marshall DVM, DACVECC, has a commitment to excellence and passion for teaching to ensure that residents receive supportive hands-on experience in the field.
Want to Learn More?
Arrange a time to talk with our hiring team so you can discover more about our residency program.
