Associate Veterinarian - Linwood Animal Clinic

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo 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

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $125k–$160k)473 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingOregon index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Oregon75 active3,407 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusOregon healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 56% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment101 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,234 in the last 30 days503 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,392 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

13 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 7 employers
3
<$140k
5
$140k-160k
3
$170k
1
$185k
1
$200k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs · 7 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
85% this job
CME allowance
85%
Relocation assistance
62%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$185k
#3

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$130k-$170k
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 7.2
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 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

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

Living in Milwaukie

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$498k
Typical market rent
$1,809/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 (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.