Associate Veterinarian - Linwood Animal Clinic
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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
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, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $125k–$160k)473 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 · 72% 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 |
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 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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