Lead Veterinarian / Medical Director - Town and Country Animal Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We’re Hiring: Lead Veterinarian / Medical Director Town and Country Animal Hospital | Portland, Oregon Town and Country Animal Hospital is looking for a Lead Veterinarian/Medical Director to join our well-established, AAHA-accredited hospital in beautiful Portland, Oregon.

This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, building a positive team culture, and practicing high-quality medicine in a collaborative environment.

To make this opportunity even more exciting, we’ll be moving into a new facility in 2027, giving you the opportunity to help shape the future of our practice. Why You’ll Love Town and Country We’ve built a hospital where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

Many of our team members have been with us for more than five years, creating a supportive, collaborative culture that values teamwork, communication, and exceptional patient care.

As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we’re committed to practicing high-quality medicine while providing a Fear Free experience for our patients.

Our experienced support team, high technician-to-doctor ratio, and modern equipment allow our doctors to focus on what they do best—caring for patients and building lasting relationships with clients.

What We Offer Highly competitive base salary plus monthly production with no negative accrual. Generous sign-on bonus. Profit Sharing potential. Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company HSA contribution. Life and disability insurance. 401(k) with company match. Generous paid time off.

Paid parental leave Continuing education allowance plus paid licensing and professional dues. Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling options. Life in Portland Portland offers the perfect balance of city life and outdoor adventure.

From incredible restaurants and coffee shops to hiking, skiing, and the Oregon Coast, there’s always something to explore. Whether you’re looking for an active lifestyle or a vibrant food and arts scene, Portland has something for everyone.

About Lakefield Veterinary Group Town and Country Animal Hospital is proud to be part of Lakefield Veterinary Group, a family-owned veterinary support organization that believes every hospital should maintain its unique culture and clinical autonomy.

We provide the resources and support of a larger organization while empowering our local teams to practice medicine their way. Ready to Learn More?

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a lasting impact, help build an incredible team, and grow alongside a thriving hospital, we’d love to connect.

To learn more about our hospital and the position, please contact Joe Rusk at joe.rusk@lakefieldvet.com or apply directly at careers.lakefieldvet.com

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the Lead Veterinarian and Medical Director for an AAHA-accredited animal hospital. Lead a dedicated team in providing compassionate, high-quality care to a diverse client base.

Requirements

Requires an experienced small animal veterinarian with a passion for high-quality care and leadership. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working in a high-tech, AAHA-accredited environment.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicineMedical LeadershipSmall Animal CareClient Relationship ManagementFear-Free CertificationPractice ManagementClinical Supervision

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $170k (middle half $160k–$175k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Oregon60 active3,109 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings998 in the last 30 days506 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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$45k
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$125k-165k
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$165k-205k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution

26 jobs · 7 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

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Dvm Launch · Lincoln Hills, California

$140k-$200k
#2

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Pure Paws Veterinary Care · New York, New York

$160k-$180k
#3

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$160k-$180k
#4

Associate Veterinarian | Great Medicine. Good People. Your Kind of Place! | Animal Hospital of University Drive

$125k-$155k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Kent, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company HSA contribution
Life and disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Continuing education allowance plus paid licensing and professional dues
Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling options
Profit Sharing potential

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$1,719/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.