Associate Shelter Veterinarian

Cat Adoption Team; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 124,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Relocation assistance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Cat Adoption Team (CAT) in Sherwood, Oregon, is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join our feline-only shelter medicine service. You will work in a small, supportive medical team focused on high-quality care for hundreds of cats each year.

This role emphasizes feline medicine, minimal client interaction, and the opportunity to lead, train, and delegate within a busy hospital. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and relocation assistance based on experience.

Qualifications

• HQHVSN surgery experience preferred, with some surgical experience required.
• Feline dentistry experience preferred.
• Ability to delegate and use hospital staff effectively.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced shelter medicine setting.
• Passion for cats and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, delegate, and maximize the medical team's skills.
• Prioritize medical decisions and keep patients moving through a busy hospital.
• Provide high-quality feline medical care in a shelter setting.
• Collaborate with a small, supportive team.

Skills

HQHVSN experience

Surgical experience

Feline dentistry

Delegation

Fast-paced

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.

At CAT, you’ll be part of a small, close-knit medical team where communication, mutual support, and a shared commitment to feline welfare are central to how we work. We value strong relationships and an environment where every team member’s skills and contributions matter.

You’ll love working at CAT if you enjoy:

• Working exclusively with cats — zero dog wrestling required!
• Being part of a small, supportive team
• A fast-paced 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 team that values learning, professional growth, and feline welfare
• A full-time, salaried position with weekday, daytime hours.

Our ideal candidate enjoys feline medicine and is excited about practicing alongside a skilled team of Fear Free Certified veterinary paraprofessionals. Experience with high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgery and feline dentistry is a plus, but we’re happy to train the right candidate who is eager to learn and grow!

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.

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
Salary: $124,000-135,000 annually, depending on experience. Relocation expenses possible.

• 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