Associate Veterinarian - Peninsula Pet Clinic (Portland, OR)

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$180k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Peninsula Pet Clinic | Portland, Oregon

At Peninsula Pet Clinic, we believe great veterinary medicine starts with great relationships—both with our clients and within our team. We are a well-established, community-focused practice in Portland, Oregon, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our experienced team. This opportunity comes as part of a planned retirement, offering the chance to step into a thriving practice with a loyal client base and strong mentorship from veterinarians with decades of combined experience.

What We're Looking For

  • 2+ years of clinical experience preferred
  • Strong medical, surgical, and communication skills
  • A collaborative, compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care
  • A great sense of humor and the ability to enjoy the day-to-day moments that make veterinary medicine rewarding
  • Interest in seeing pocket pets and rabbits is a plus
  • Oregon veterinary license (or eligibility for licensure)

About Our Practice

We value thoughtful, individualized medicine and encourage our doctors to practice in a way that best serves each patient and family. Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we believe in partnering with clients to develop realistic, personalized treatment plans that reflect their goals and their pets' needs.

Our hospital is equipped with digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory services, a surgical suite, and modern surgical and new dental machine to support efficient, high-quality medicine. We are committed to Fear Free handling techniques and creating positive experiences for pets, clients, and team members alike. As well as being paperless with utilizing Impromed as our practice management software, and integrated with CoVet as our AI scribe platform.

Just as importantly, we believe a fulfilling veterinary career should be sustainable. We are deeply committed to work-life balance and fostering a culture where team members feel supported both professionally and personally. We work hard, laugh often, and genuinely enjoy working together.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary, range of $130,000 - $180,000 (depending on schedule and experience)
  • Production: 22%, quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
  • Generous PTO and CE allowance
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional dues, licensing fees, and liability coverage
  • Pet care discounts and additional wellness benefits

Qualifications

Required

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine, or equivalent certification for international graduates
  • Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
  • Active Oregon veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
  • Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience
  • Preferred
  • Experience utilizing digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house diagnostics
  • Experience in small animal general practice, urgent care, or companion animal medicine
  • Strong mentorship, communication, and leadership skills
  • Proven adaptability, initiative, and team-building abilities

Why Portland?

Home to beautiful parks, vibrant neighborhoods, and endless outdoor recreation, Portland offers an exceptional quality of life. Whether you're exploring local restaurants, enjoying nearby hiking trails, or simply embracing the city's welcoming culture, Portland is a wonderful place to live and practice veterinary medicine.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality, compassionate medical and surgical care to patients in a collaborative team environment. They will partner with clients to develop personalized treatment plans while utilizing modern diagnostic tools and practice management software.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

SurgeryClinical diagnosticsTeam collaborationSmall animal medicinePocket pet care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $150k in an average-cost state. 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, 74% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,108 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k≈ 4.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,732/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary, range of $130,000 - $180,000
Production: 22%, quarterly production bonuses with no negative accrual
Generous PTO and CE allowance
Flexible scheduling
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid parental leave
Professional dues, licensing fees, and liability coverage