Veterinary Career Center

Associate Veterinarian – Cat & Dog Hospital of Portland

Cat & Dog Hospital of Portland is part of the Lakefield Veterinary Group—a family-owned company that offers support and resources to hospital teams while empowering them to make decisions about how they practice medicine and show up for their communities. Cat & Dog Hospital of Portland is looking to welcome a Full-Time Veterinarian (1.0 FTE) to our team and rapidly growing hospital!

Our Culture:

At Cat & Dog Hospital of Portland, we believe the best way to provide compassionate, quality care to pets is by putting relationships—with our clients, patients, 4 DVMs, Veterinary Assistants, and community—at the heart of everything we do.

• We are patient focused + provide high quality medicine in a positive environment
• Our team atmosphere is precise, fun, and extremely outgoing
• We are communication connoisseurs + mentorship is available!

At the Cat & Dog Hospital of Portland, we focus on building long term relationships with our clients and working with them to provide the best possible care for their family pets. Our medical approach includes a greater focus on long term chronic care, preventive medicine, and case management. We also practice with Cat Friendly and Fear Free protocols as that is what is best for our patients. With the quality of our medicine and that focus, we are proud to say that a lot of our patients live long healthy lives. Our staff is very close and, along with our patients, our team is a huge part of why we love coming into work every day. If you are looking for an opportunity to work with an amazing group of people who love helping clients and their pets live their fullest lives possible, then we would like to get to know your better. We are looking for one more associate that has at least 3+ years of experience and shares our passion for what we do and how we do it.

Our Values:

The way we approach our work matters. Our core values—do the right thing, fun, wow service, respect, and learning—guide everything we do at Cat &Dog Hospital of Portland.

Community Impact:

Our commitment to pets extends beyond our hospital walls.

Our Team Members can give back to communities around the globe through our partnership with World Vets. Each year, we send a group of doctors and support staff abroad to help pets in need and support programs that nurture healthy relationships between people and animals.

Our Hospital and Benefits:

• We believe in nurturing the human-animal bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and animals
• Our hospital is well-equipped: full in-house laboratory, radiology, ultrasound, and cardiology to name a few
• We encourage our team members to utilize Fear Free techniques + promote a low stress environment

For additional info about Cat and Dog Animal Hospital, visit https://catanddogvet.com/

When you join our team, you’ll receive:

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance - with company contribution HSA account
• License reimbursement
• Continuing Education allowance $2,500 for FT DVM’s
• 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off for work/life balance
• Flexible schedule - 4-day work week
• Practice freedom
• AVMA PLIT Professional Liability Insurance
• Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Veterinarians

Life in Portland, Oregon:  Portland, Oregon - The Official City Guide (travelportland.com)

Portland is known for the vibrancy and uniqueness of its many neighborhoods, each with distinct sense of place. Known for our fantastic schools, fabulous shopping, entertainment, museums, culture, and cuisine options, our community offers an excellent quality of life. Main attractions include the Portland Art Museum, Pittock Mansion, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Oregon Zoo, and the Portland Saturday market.

For the outdoor enthusiast, take an adventure to a sprawling urban forest, dozens of verdant public parks, gorgeous gardens, and a sparkling river running; spend the day at the aquatic center, or play a round of golf at the country club. Come meet us and see why Portland is for living, learning, and raising families!

Portland School District: https://www.pps.net/

Please contact Katie Stovall, Talent Acquisition Partner, at katie.stovall@lakefieldvet.com with any questions or to submit your resume.