Associate Veterinarian - Linwood Animal Clinic

Veterinarian Above average in Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We' re Hiring: Full-Time Veterinarian at Linwood Animal Clinic! Linwood Animal Clinic | Milwaukie, Oregon Ready to make a real difference for pets and the people who love them? Linwood Animal Clinic in Milwaukie is excited to welcome a full-time veterinarian to our growing, collaborative team as our fourth doctor. This is a great opportunity to practice high quality medicine in a supportive environment where you can focus on what you love most.

About Us

At Linwood Animal Clinic, we foster a friendly, team-oriented culture built on strong relationships with clients, patients, and each other. Our experienced veterinarians and support staff are passionate about mentorship, continuous learning, and professional growth, and we genuinely enjoy working together.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation including a strong base salary, monthly production with no negative accrual, and a generous sign on bonus Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA contributions, 401k with match, PTO, CE support, license and membership reimbursement, uniform allowance, and more Opportunities for growth with a diverse caseload and strong mentorship A supportive team culture where collaboration and kindness are prioritized Life in Milwaukie: Enjoy a welcoming, community focused environment with easy access to Portland’s culture, dining, and entertainment. With beautiful parks, the Willamette River, local shops, and endless outdoor activities, Milwaukie offers an ideal balance of city access and suburban comfort.

About Lakefield Veterinary Group

As part of a family-owned organization, Linwood Animal Clinic maintains hospital autonomy while benefiting from the support and resources of Lakefield Veterinary Group. Let’s Connect: If you’re looking for a place where your voice matters and your growth is supported, 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 veterinary medicine and care for pets and their owners. Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and support staff to maintain a supportive clinical environment.

Requirements

The candidate must be a qualified veterinarian capable of practicing high-quality medicine. A commitment to continuous learning, mentorship, and professional growth is desired.

Key Skills

Patient CareClient Relationship ManagementMedical DiagnosisTreatment Planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - Linwood Animal Clinic at Lakefield Veterinary Group a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 2,953 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Annual compensation range

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

7.2/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Veterinary Medicine

Living in Milwaukie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$506k
Typical market rent
$1,775/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

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

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About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Veterinary Services
Kent, Washington
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Strong base salary
Monthly production with no negative accrual
Generous sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA contributions
401k with match
PTO
CE support