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Western Veterinary Partners
Lake Oswego, Oregon

Associate Veterinarian - Cat Care Professionals (Lake Oswego, OR)

Veterinarian 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsPart-Time

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Job Description

Cat Care Professionals

portlandcatvet.com

  • Lake Oswego, OR 97035
  • 3–4 days per week, no weekends! 2-hour lunch break
  • Small Animal GP — Feline-only (Domestic + Exotic Cats)
  • 45-min. appointments, limited fit-in, no emergency
  • Most of the team is Fear-Free and cat-friendly certified. (working towards full practice certification)

Cat Care Professionals is hiring! If you love working with cats of all kinds and enjoy delivering an elevated level of care, this may be the perfect fit for you. We’re a feline-only practice located in Lake Oswego, just 15 minutes from downtown Portland. Our team is passionate about Fear-Free care and exceptional medicine, and we’re looking for a veterinarian who shares our dedication to high-quality feline care and a supportive, balanced work environment.

Get to Know Us / Team & Culture

Knowledgeable, collaborative team including a wonderful Medical Director, three DVMs, an experienced Hospital Manager, skilled CVTs (2 + 3 in Penn Foster- should have 5-7 by the time another DVM starts), and dedicated, highly skilled support staff.

Focused on culture, work/life balance, and thoughtful scheduling—walk-ins only when available, no double-booking, no emergencies after hours. We leave on time and have 2-hour blocks for lunch.

Longstanding team with excellent retention, supportive mentorship, and a commitment to continuing education.

VIP cat experience: clients are receptive to recommendations, highly engaged in their cat’s care, and appreciative of our expertise.

We are looking for another doctor with great surgical skills who is also passionate about client education and collaboration with both colleagues and pet parents.

Clinic, Equipment, and Support Team

  • Feline-only hospital with a peaceful, natural-light-filled second-floor location.
  • 5 exam rooms, 2–3 doctors per day, 2 anesthesia machines, and fully equipped surgery tools.
  • Cold laser therapy, digital dental suite, new ultrasound, cautery pens, and full in-house lab (most routine labs sent out, results back same day via IDEXX).
  • Each doctor has a private office with large windows and bright, comfortable lighting

Monthly team meetings with catered lunches (on-site and local off-site restaurants), high-quality snacks, and a breakroom.

Compensation & Benefits

Our doctors are productive, efficient, and well-supported to do their best work. We are happy to tailor compensation based on your experience and schedule.

  • Competitive base salary + quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
  • Generous bonuses & relocation package
  • No weekends, on-call, or after-hours coverage
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
  • Generous PTO & holidays off
  • Paid parental leave/bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional membership dues/licensing/AVMA PLIT
  • 401(k) options with matching
  • Personal pet discounts & investment in personal interests (park passes, ski passes, charity donation, etc.)
  • Plus more!

If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, supportive team that prioritizes feline-focused medicine, Fear-Free care, and work/life balance, Cat Care Professionals is the place for you. Apply today on this platform, via our website, or email us.

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

Provide high-quality feline-only medical and surgical care in a collaborative, Fear-Free environment. Engage with pet parents through effective communication and education while maintaining a balanced, efficient clinical schedule.

Requirements

Candidates must be licensed veterinarians with strong surgical skills and a passion for feline medicine. A commitment to Fear-Free practices and excellent client communication is essential for this role.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineFear-Free certificationIn-house laboratoryPatient care

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, 74% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - Cat Care Professionals (Lake Oswego, OR) at Western Veterinary Partners a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,108 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

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

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Lake Oswego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$770k
Typical market rent
$2,196/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 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 Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary + quarterly production bonus (no negative accrual)
Generous bonuses & relocation package
No weekends, on-call, or after-hours coverage
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with HSA option)
Generous PTO & holidays off
Paid parental leave/bonding time
Annual CE allowance with days off
Professional development assistance