Veterinarian (Flexible Schedule)

Clackamas County; Oregon; On-site; USD 123,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Clackamas County Dog Services is seeking a veterinarian to provide professional medical services for sheltered dogs, oversee the medical program, and ensure high-quality care and treatment. You will assess health, diagnose conditions, and plan treatments within a busy shelter environment.

You will lead and guide an Animal Health Technician, coordinate with other county departments, and help strengthen the health and welfare of the dogs in our care while aligning with our commitment to public

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Veterinarian license in good standing (Oregon).
• Thorough knowledge of legal requirements governing veterinary services.
• At least six months' experience caring for and treating dogs.
• At least six months' experience performing routine surgical procedures on dogs.
• Previous lead work experience (leading projects or teams).
• Experience preparing clear and accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate animal health, determine treatment, and oversee shelter medical care.
• Administer injections/medications and explain care to public and adopters.
• Collaborate with county departments to respond to animal health questions.

Skills

Licensed Veterinarian

Legal knowledge

Dog care experience

Surgical experience

Leadership experience

Report writing

Job description

CLACKAMAS COUNTY Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.

Compensation

Annual Pay Range: $123,021.65 - $137,377.79

Hourly Pay Range: $59.145024 - $66.047013

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

After six (6) months of satisfactory employment, employees are eligible for a 3.5% merit increase.

Job Details And Qualifications

• Are you passionate about treating and helping animals?
• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of animals in need?
• Do you want to help our community's animals by practicing shelter medicine for Clackamas County Dog Services?
• Do you want to be a part of the team that works to provide dog sheltering, care, adoptions, and lost and found services to the public?
• Do you want to be in a position that offers work/life balance by providing an option to choose a workweek schedule between 30 and 40 hours per week while still receiving full time benefits?

If you answered "yes" to the questions above, please read on!

We are in search of our next Veterinarian to join our team and provide professional medical veterinarian services in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and aftercare of ill or injured animals. In this role you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your leadership by overseeing and guiding the work of an Animal Health Technician.

As the Veterinarian for Clackamas County Dog Services, you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving the health and safety of sheltered dogs. If selected for this position, you will directly impact the operation and administration of the shelter medical program by evaluating animals' health status, identifying diseases, assessing injuries, and determining treatment, care and surgical needs of the animals; ensuring safe and effective handling, care and treatment of fractious, stray or ill animals; administering injections and medications to dogs; explaining proper care of animals to the public and adoptive owners; as well as performing humane euthanasia by injection, as necessary. You will also have an opportunity to work collaboratively with a variety of County departments, such as Disaster Management or Health, Housing & Human Services to respond to questions and address concerns related to animal health.

Dog Services Division administers the County’s animal control program to enforce State and County laws and regulations governing the care, control, impounding, protection, licensing and disposal of animals. The Division also operates and maintains the County’s animal shelter which houses stray and abandoned dogs. To that end, we are searching for someone with deep passion for helping animals and excellent interpersonal skills to complement the Dog Services Team.

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills*

• Possession of a valid Veterinarian license, issued by the State of Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board in good standing that is not expired, revoked, or suspended at any time during employment as outlined in OAR 875-010-0000. (Note: Proof of licensure will be required prior to the final offer of employment being extended to the selected candidate. Licensure in another state, acquired by examination will temporarily fulfill this requirement, provided Oregon license is obtained or reciprocated within 30 days of hire.)
• Thorough knowledge of legal requirements that govern delivery of veterinary services
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience independently caring for and treating dogs for injuries, illnesses and diseases
• A minimum of six (6) months of experience independently performing routine surgical procedures, including spaying and neutering all sizes of dogs, as well as experience performing dental cleanings, extractions, and utilizing dental x-ray machines
• Lead work experience that may include leading projects, programs or initiatives, or leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training
• Experience preparing clear and accurate reports

Preferred Special Qualifications/Transferrable Skills*