Associate Shelter Veterinarian

AAVMP; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Additional employee perks

Job summary

Cat Adoption Team (CAT) seeks a veterinarian for our feline-only hospital. The role offers a full-time, salaried position with daytime hours in a fast-paced, collaborative setting dedicated to cat welfare.

Ideal candidates bring HQHVSN and feline dentistry experience, strong clinical skills, and a passion for cats, with leadership ability to maximize the medical team's impact.

Qualifications

• HQHVSN experience preferred, surgical experience preferred.
• Feline dental experience preferred.
• Ability to delegate and utilize hospital staff effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Feline medicine experience and passion for cats.

Responsibilities

• Lead and delegate within a high-volume, team-based veterinary hospital.
• Prioritize patient care and medical decisions to keep patients moving through the hospital.
• Collaborate with Fear Free certified paraprofessionals to deliver quality feline care.

Skills

HQHVSN experience

Feline dental procedures

Fear Free team support

Team leadership

Clinical skills

Passion for cats

Job description

Veterinarian – Feline-Only Shelter Medicine

Love cats? Want your veterinary skills to make a difference every single day?

Cat Adoption Team (CAT) has a rare opportunity for a veterinarian to join our team! Our full-service, onsite veterinary hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care exclusively to cats—and you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of hundreds of cats every year. The position will begin in October, but we’re accepting applications now. This opportunity is expected to fill quickly, so don’t wait to apply!

You’ll love working at CAT if you enjoy:

• Working exclusively with cats — zero dog wrestling required!
• A fast-paced, collaborative environment where your medical expertise can make a tremendous difference
• Minimal client interaction and approval conversations, allowing you to focus on patient care
• Purpose-driven medicine that directly improves the lives of cats in our community
• Working alongside a highly trained, supportive team that values collaboration, learning, and feline welfare

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate has high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) experience, enjoys feline dental procedures, and is excited about practicing medicine with a skilled team of Fear Free Certified veterinary paraprofessionals.

This is a high-volume, team-based environment, so we’re looking for a veterinarian who can lead, delegate, and maximize the skills of the entire medical team. The ability to prioritize effectively, make sound medical decisions, and keep patients moving through a busy hospital is essential.

Shelter medicine experience is a plus, but a passion for cats, strong clinical skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care are what matter most.

The Position

This is a full-time, salaried position with weekday, daytime hours. Our veterinarians enjoy a predictable schedule while working in a unique environment where every day brings the opportunity to improve the lives of cats.

CAT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Health insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional employee perks and benefits

To see the full job description and apply, please go to CatAdoptionTeam.org/employment

• HQHVSN experience preferred, but at least some surgical experience required
• Feline dental experience preferred
• Ability to delegate and use the hospital staff
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Feline medicine experience
• Passion for cats