Associate Veterinarian - Town and Country Animal Hospital
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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 careers.lakefieldvet.com.
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 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, 80% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $123k–$160k)458 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: 80% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $100k sign-on | 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 |
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