Associate Veterinarian - Town and Country Animal Hospital

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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

Job Description

We're Hiring: Full-Time or Part-Time Veterinarian at Town and Country Animal Hospital in Portland, OR!

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career at a practice where collaboration, compassion, and high-quality care come first? Town and Country Animal Hospital, a well-established AAHA-accredited practice in Portland, Oregon, is excited to welcome a full-time or part-time veterinarian to our thriving team!

About Us

At Town and Country Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care to our patients while maintaining a supportive and fun work environment. Our practice is deeply rooted in the community and continues to grow thanks to a loyal client base and a dedicated team—many of whom have been with us for more than five years.

We're committed to innovation and patient comfort. Our spacious facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology, and we maintain a high tech-to-DVM ratio. We also focus on Fear-Free practices, with ongoing staff training to create a more comfortable experience for every pet who walks through our doors.

What We Offer

  • Highly Competitive Compensation: Strong base salary, monthly production bonuses (with no negative accrual), and up to 100K sign-on bonus!!!
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company HSA contribution, life and disability coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more.
  • Professional Development Support: Generous CE allowance, membership dues and license fee reimbursement, and opportunities for growth.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling options that fit your lifestyle.
  • Additional Perks: Uniform allowance and a genuinely collaborative, caring team culture.

Life in Portland, Oregon

Portland is known for its unique mix of vibrant city culture and access to breathtaking outdoor adventures. Whether you enjoy world-class food, music, and art—or hiking, biking, and kayaking—you'll find it here. With a strong sense of community and endless things to explore, Portland is a place where both careers and lifestyles can flourish.

About Lakefield Veterinary Group

As part of the Lakefield Veterinary Group, a family-owned organization, we provide our doctors with the autonomy to practice medicine their way while offering the support and resources they need. Lakefield is committed to building practices where work-life balance, growth, and compassionate care are core values.

Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Team

  • A supportive, experienced team that truly enjoys working together
  • A high-quality, AAHA-accredited environment that fosters learning and growth
  • Flexibility to build the schedule and caseload that work for you
  • Great compensation, excellent benefits, and a location that has it all

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a practice where you can thrive both professionally and personally, we'd love to hear from you!

Please contact Nikki Hanschu at nikki.hanschu@lakefieldvet.com or apply directly at https://careers.lakefieldvet.com/jobs/.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality veterinary care to patients within an AAHA-accredited practice. Collaborate with a dedicated team to maintain a supportive environment and implement Fear-Free practices for pet comfort.

Requirements

The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian capable of practicing medicine with autonomy. They should be committed to compassionate care and professional growth within a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary MedicinePatient CareClinical InnovationCase Management

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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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call

Living in Portland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,732/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 (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 bonuses with no negative accrual
Up to $100K sign-on bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company HSA contribution
Life and disability coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Generous CE allowance