Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous employee pet discounts

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider in Portland, Oregon is seeking a full-time Primary and Urgent Care Veterinarian. The position offers flexible scheduling, a supportive team environment, and extensive professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates are passionate about animal care and possess a DVM degree with licensure to practice in Oregon. Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plan available.

Qualifications

• A commitment to practicing the highest standards of medicine.
• Must maintain good standing licensure in Oregon or obtain it.
• Knowledge of veterinary ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary and urgent veterinary care.
• Collaborate with team members for optimal patient care.
• Support clients with compassionate care.

Skills

Expertise in veterinary medicine

Team collaboration

Client relationship building

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Licensure to practice in Oregon

Job description

Join us as a Primary and Urgen t Care Veterinarian at VCA Southeast Portland Animal Hospital

and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world‑class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

• We are an Urgent and Primary Care facility that is a staple in the Southeast Portland area

• Our hospital features a large, comfortable lobby, six exam rooms, an expansive treatment area with wet tables, in‑house lab, and additional exam table space, as well as several workstations

• Other amenities include a surgery suite, dentistry area, digital imaging, ultrasound, and other items you’ll need to provide the highest level of patient care!

• We are proud of our stable support team, which includes three CVTs, several veterinary assistants, and an experienced CSR staff, all of whom work cohesively to provide the upmost client and patient care.

• Hands‑free radiology

• AAHA accredited

• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Full‑time position available with flexible scheduling

• Hours: Sunday – Saturday, 7am - 7pm

Cases

• Small animal; dogs and cats

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care

• Dedicated experts who want to provide world‑class medicine

• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career

• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

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Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40‑hour work week.

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well‑being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

• Licensure in good standing to practice in Oregon state, or the ability to obtain

• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world‑class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital HERE

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.