Associate Veterinarian

We’re partnering with a well-established, privately owned small-animal hospital in the Portland area that is now seeking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to its team.

This is a rare part-time opportunity offering exceptional work–life balance, 40-minute appointment times, advanced dentistry, and a highly engaged client base who value thorough diagnostic workups.

For the past year and a half, the practice has been operated solo by the owner-veterinarian after their long-term associate relocated from the region. They are now ready to bring in another doctor to share the caseload and improve the practice’s balance. The clinic is situated in a unique pocket of the city, attracting clientele who expect gold-standard care and are willing to pursue high-quality medicine.

The hospital provides comprehensive general practice care with an emphasis on advanced dentistry and standard soft-tissue surgery. The owner is happy to continue handling the bulk of dentistry and surgery on their own days, making this ideal for someone who enjoys medicine and diagnostics, or for a newer veterinarian who would benefit from mentorship. However, if surgery is a key interest for you, then you’re more than welcome to take as much surgery as you can! Appointments are deliberately scheduled at 40 minutes, ensuring every pet receives a detailed, thoughtful workup rather than rushed visits.

You’ll be stepping into a culture that prioritizes quality over speed, respects clinical autonomy, and believes in doing things properly. Offer a vast array of flexibility, open to discussing almost everything during the interview process. The practice offers four weeks’ paid vacation, plus the option to take unpaid leave if you desire even more time away, a level of flexibility that’s rarely seen in the market.

This position is part-time (2–2.5 days per week, with optional flexibility up to 3 days), offering excellent earning potential with a $150,000 base for 2.5 days/week on production, or $125/$130,000 straight salary if preferred, and a further discussion for 3 days required.