Associate Veterinarian - Cascade Animal Clinic (Springfield, OR)
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Job Description
- Associate Veterinarian (Full-Time or Part-Time)
- Cascade Animal Clinic | Springfield, Oregon
- Veterinarian Jobs in Springfield, OR | No On-Call | Flexible Scheduling
Cascade Animal Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small animal practice in Springfield, Oregon. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys companion animal medicine, values collaboration, and is looking for flexibility and work-life balance in the beautiful Willamette Valley.
We are open to expanding our services to include holistic medicine options, such as acupuncture, for a veterinarian interested in developing that area of the practice. While we do not currently offer these services, we would welcome the opportunity to grow in that direction. We are also open to expanding our exotic caseload, for a doctor interested in seeing exotic patients.
Why Join Cascade Animal Clinic?
Since opening in 2001, Cascade Animal Clinic has earned a reputation for providing exceptional veterinary care and building lasting relationships with pets and their families.
What We Offer
- Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
- No on-call or after-hours emergency responsibilities
- Collaborative team environment
- Advanced diagnostics, surgery, and dentistry
- Digital radiography and dental radiography
- In-house laboratory diagnostics
- Acupuncture and holistic treatment options
- Long-tenured, supportive team members
Flexible Schedule & Work-Life Balance
Whether you're seeking a full-time or part-time position, we'll work with you to create a schedule that supports your lifestyle and career goals.
Our Current Scheduling Needs Include Coverage On
- Wednesdays
- Thursdays
- Fridays
Saturdays
- For veterinarians interested in a full-time schedule, we also have flexibility to add a fourth weekday, allowing us to create a schedule that works well for both the hospital and your individual preferences.
- Typical doctor hours are 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.
- No On-Call Responsibilities
Enjoy True Work-life Balance With
- No after-hours emergencies
- No overnight shifts
- No on-call requirements
- Professional Growth
- We are committed to helping veterinarians thrive at every stage of their careers through:
- Annual CE allowance and paid CE days
- Structured mentorship opportunities
- Guidance from our Medical Advisory Board
- Dentistry training with access to a board-certified dental specialist
- Opportunities to mentor and develop leadership skills
Compensation & Benefits
Full-time Team Members Enjoy
- Competitive base salary plus quarterly production bonuses (no negative accrual)
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 120 hours of annual PTO
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Paid license renewal fees and membership dues
- AVMA PLIT coverage
- Personal pet discounts
Qualifications
Required
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine (or equivalent certification for international graduates)
- Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
- Active Oregon veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure before starting date
- Preferred
- Experience utilizing digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house diagnostics
- Experience in small animal general practice, companion animal medicine
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Life in Springfield, Oregon
Located in the heart of the Willamette Valley, Springfield offers easy access to hiking, biking, rivers, wineries, and the Oregon Coast while maintaining a welcoming community atmosphere. It's an ideal place to build a rewarding veterinary career while enjoying everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
- To learn more, visit: cascadeanimal.com
- If you are an empathetic and collaborative doctor looking to join an incredible team, apply today!
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 veterinary care to companion animals in a small-animal practice, with opportunities to perform surgery, dentistry, and diagnostic work. The veterinarian may also help expand holistic or acupuncture services and the clinic’s exotic-animal caseload.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
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, 74% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.5 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,351 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $130k–$163k)490 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oregon index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Oregon | 72 active | 3,402 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 80% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,223 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+143%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian - Cascade Animal Clinic (Springfield, OR) at Western Veterinary Partners a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,351 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
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