Associate Veterinarian
Compensation
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Job Description
We’re Hiring: Veterinarian at Cornell Center Animal Hospital! Cornell Center Animal Hospital | Beaverton, Oregon Looking for a clinic that truly values collaboration, mentorship, and work life balance?
Cornell Center Animal Hospital, an AAHA accredited small animal practice in Beaverton, is excited to welcome a compassionate veterinarian to our close knit, supportive team. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned clinician, you’ll find an environment where your voice matters and your wellbeing comes first.
About Us
Cornell Center Animal Hospital is a two-doctor practice with a strong focus on high quality, medicine first care. Our culture is built on c ommunication, trust, and teamwork, and we believe a happy, supported team delivers the best outcomes for patients and clients. We also value flexibility and are open to shaping the role and schedule around what works best for you.
What We Offer
Flexible scheduling options, with full time benefits starting at just 30 hours per week Competitive compensation including a strong base salary, monthly production bonus with no negative accrual, and sign on or relocation support Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA or FSA options, 401k with match, PTO, CE allowance, and license and membership reimbursement Mentorship and professional growth, with a generous CE allowance and opportunities to expand your skills A positive, respectful culture where collaboration and kindness are core values Life in Beaverton: Enjoy suburban comfort with quick access to Portland’s dining, arts, and culture, along with beautiful parks and endless Pacific Northwest outdoor adventures.
About Lakefield Veterinary Group
As part of a family-owned organization, Cornell Center Animal Hospital maintains hospital autonomy while benefiting from the support and resources of Lakefield Veterinary Group. Let’s Connect: If you’re looking for a fulfilling role in a collaborative, growth-oriented practice, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Nikki Hanschu at nikki.hanschu@lakefieldvet.com or apply directly at Lakefield Careers
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care to small animal patients within a collaborative practice environment. Work closely with the team to ensure excellent outcomes for both patients and clients.
Requirements
The position is open to both early-career and seasoned clinicians. Candidates should be compassionate and committed to a culture of teamwork and professional growth.
Key Skills
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, 78% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)449 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oregon index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Oregon | 75 active | 3,407 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 78% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Oregon healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 56% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment101 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,234 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+145%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +5.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Benefits & Perks
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$130k-$170kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
About Cornell Center Animal Hospital
Benefits & Perks
Living in Beaverton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $497k
- Typical market rent
- $1,871/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.