Educational Opportunities
DoveLewis is a Teaching Hospital
DoveLewis provides in-house continuing education, both internships and externships, for veterinary professionals from across the globe. Annually, two veterinary interns, over 30 veterinary students, and numerous veterinary technicians come to DoveLewis for training in emergency and critical care. We are proud of our collaborations with Portland Community College’s Veterinary Technician Program and the Veterinary Colleges at Oregon State University and Washington State University.
Continuing Education for the Veterinary Community
We invite all doctors and support staff in the community to attend our 3rd Thursday Rounds (the 3rd Thursday of every month) and various other CE events. Doctors and technicians who attend receive 1.5 units of CE credit for each meeting. Rounds cover all topics in veterinary medicine. Click here to view our upcoming opportunities for continuing education.
Internships
Please call 971.255.5937 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), regarding internships at DoveLewis.
2010-2011 Interns:
Nikki Graf, DVM
Yousef Jafarey, DVM
Nicole Stair, DVM
Residency Program
DoveLewis offers a 3-year residency program in emergency and critical care. Applicants must have:
a degree in veterinary medicine
completed a one-year internship or have at least 3 years’ equivalent experience in ER and ICU care
a current licence to practice in Oregon
Please call 971.255.5937 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) regarding the residency program.
DoveLewis Residents:
Heather Poncelow, DVM 2010 - 2013
Mitchell Fults, Jr., DVM 2009-2012
Cheryl Trempala, DVM 2009-2012
Externships
DoveLewis Emergency Animal Hospital invites 4th year students to practice their knowledge and clinical skills in one of the most highly esteemed emergency and critical care veterinary hospitals in the region. In our well equipped 24-hour hospital, an extern can expect to learn the art of triage as well as the ability to recognize and treat certain key emergency and critical care situations such as shock, respiratory distress and GDV. In addition, DoveLewis provides the opportunity for students to learn the value of the team approach, working with doctors, technicians and nurses in the management of critically ill animals.
Externships are available to 4th year veterinary students currently enrolled in an accredited college of veterinary medicine. This is a 40 hour per week commitment and will involve evening and weekend shifts to expose the student to the busier times of day. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and positions are available throughout the year.
Please submit the interest form below. Upon receiving your inquiry, we will contact you to set up your externship schedule. We look forward to hearing from you soon!