Emergency Medicine Mentorship Program Veterinarian

Emergency Medicine Mentorship Program Veterinarian

Compensation:

This is a structured 3-year Emergency Medicine Mentorship Program designed to support newly graduated veterinarians as they build confidence, skill, and long-term success in emergency practice.

• Year 1: $80,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience
• Years 2 and 3: paid at the standard Associate Veterinarian compensation rate of $150,000 to $230,000+ annually, including potential bonuses and incentives based on experience

Additional compensation and benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 90% medical coverage for dependents
• 401(k) match
• uniform allowance
• discounted pet care
• paid time off that increases with tenure
• overnight, surgical, holiday, and extra-shift bonuses when applicable
• Oregon licensure
• membership dues to AVMA or VECCS
• membership dues to OVMA or PVMA
• one major conference in each year of the program, including conference registration, airfare or travel, and hotel accommodations
• tuition assistance / student loan repayment of $10,000 per year, with additional assistance available upon successful completion of the program and commitment to EVCOT as an Associate Veterinarian

The Emergency Veterinary Clinic of Tualatin (EVCOT) is seeking a veterinarian for a 3-year Emergency Medicine Mentorship Program designed for newly graduated doctors who want intensive emergency training while working in a busy referral emergency hospital.

This role is especially well suited to new graduates who are eager to build confidence in emergency medicine, develop strong clinical judgment, and gain meaningful hands-on experience in a highly collaborative environment. 

Candidates selected for this position are expected to commit to and complete the full 3-year program.

 

For more than 30 years, EVCOT has been highly respected in the veterinary community, serving patients from the Portland metro area to the Oregon Coast. Founded by veterinarians, EVCOT remains owned by a currently practicing emergency veterinarian.

We are proud to be one of the most affordable emergency veterinary hospitals in the area while maintaining a high standard of care. Our practice is known for stable ownership and leadership, low staff turnover, and exceptional staff loyalty. This program reflects EVCOT’s long-term commitment to mentorship, clinical excellence, and developing the next generation of emergency veterinarians.

Why Join EVCOT’s Emergency Medicine Mentorship Program?

This 3-year program combines real clinical responsibility with structured mentorship so that participants can develop into confident emergency veterinarians with a strong clinical foundation and meaningful hands-on experience.

Highlights of the program include:

• intensive emergency medicine training in a busy referral ER
• direct mentorship from experienced emergency clinicians
• progressive autonomy with strong clinical support
• meaningful overnight emergency experience
• exposure to ICU and critical care case management
• structured case review and feedback
• practical procedural training
• a collaborative, family-centered hospital culture
• a clear long-term pathway into an Associate Veterinarian role at EVCOT
  
   

This program may be especially attractive to new graduates who want advanced emergency training in a highly supportive environment while also building a long-term career within a privately owned emergency hospital.

Program Structure

The mentorship program is structured over 3 years and is designed to provide both breadth and depth of emergency training while gradually increasing autonomy and responsibility.

Core training includes:

• 50% Overnight ER — high-acuity emergency stabilization and decision-making
• 25% Swing Shift ER — high case volume exposure and triage workflow
• 25% ICU / Critical Care — deeper mentorship, case rounds, and critical patient management

The first year emphasizes intensive training, supervision, and skill-building. The following two years continue to build on that foundation while transitioning the doctor into compensation and responsibilities aligned with the Associate Veterinarian role.

Mentorship Model

Each mentee is paired with an experienced ER doctor who provides structured mentorship and clinical support throughout the program. The mentorship model emphasizes progressive autonomy, case-based teaching, and practical emergency medicine training.

Mentorship components include:

• weekly case review discussions
• monthly emergency medicine rounds
• direct shift mentorship with senior ER clinicians
• procedural training sessions
• ongoing clinical feedback
  
   

This is a highly collaborative environment where doctors work closely together to support patient care, medical decision-making, and professional growth.

Clinical Skills Developed During the Program

Doctors in the program will build confidence and experience in a wide range of emergency procedures and concepts, including:

• FAST ultrasound (AFAST / TFAST)
• thoracocentesis and abdominocentesis
• urinary catheter placement and obstruction management
• blood product administration and transfusion knowledge
• critical patient stabilization and shock management
• emergency anesthesia and sedation
• CPR leadership and advanced life support protocols
  
   

The goal of the program is to help develop capable, confident ER clinicians who are comfortable managing a broad range of emergency presentations and critical patients.

Hospital and Team

Our veterinarians are supported by:

• a full on-site laboratory
• a fully equipped surgical suite
• endoscopy
• digital radiology
• ultrasound
• a highly trained support staff
  
   

Our team includes 10 full-time veterinarians, 6 part-time veterinarians, highly skilled certified veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and kennel staff. 

We also partner with Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Cytology (VDIC), with a radiology team on site and diagnostic ultrasounds available 6 days a week.

Culture

Our culture is supportive, family-centered, and built for longevity. We value our technicians, assistants, kennel staff, and doctors alike, and we recognize that employees have lives and responsibilities outside of work. We support our team through family changes, evolving needs, and life transitions. We are also committed to sustainable emergency medicine and strive to be environmentally mindful where possible.

EVCOT is deeply invested in mentorship, collaboration, and creating an environment where developing doctors can thrive.

Professional Support

Doctors in the program receive the same benefits package offered to Associate Veterinarians, along with structured professional development support.

This includes:

• Oregon licensure
• membership dues to AVMA or VECCS
• membership dues to OVMA or PVMA
• one major conference in each year of the program, including registration, travel, and hotel accommodations
• tuition assistance / student loan repayment of $10,000 per year

Additional loan repayment assistance may be available upon successful completion of the program and commitment to continue at EVCOT as an Associate Veterinarian.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• eligibility for veterinary licensure in the State of Oregon
• strong interest in emergency medicine required
• willingness to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment
• strong communication skills, professionalism, and eagerness to learn
   

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Location

Tualatin offers convenient access to the greater Portland area, the Oregon Coast, and abundant outdoor recreation, making it an excellent place to begin building both a career and a life.
 

Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter to Jamie Warren, Medical Director, at jwarren@evcot.com.