Associate Veterinarian

Introduction Our client is a well-established small animal veterinary practice in Portland, OR, seeking a new veterinarian to join their highly experienced and close-knit team. With a strong presence in the local community since 1993, the clinic provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for dogs and cats, with occasional treatment of rabbits and pocket pets. Working Hours / Rota The practice is open Monday through Friday, from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with clinical activity tapering off around 5:30 PM for charting and wrap-up. The clinic is also open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturdays. Flexibility in scheduling is available, with most full-time doctors working 2-4 days per week. No on-call responsibilities. Role Description and Responsibilities The incoming veterinarian will join a collaborative team focused on high-quality care in a non-competitive environment. The role includes general medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and preventative care. There are opportunities to participate in more advanced surgeries (GI foreign bodies, cystotomies, feline PU, orthopedics) and access to in-house consultations with a board-certified internist and cardiologist. Relief and specialty support are available as needed. Practice Details and Team The clinic occupies a purpose-built, two-story facility with dedicated cat and dog entrances, a central treatment area, four exam rooms, a surgical suite, a dental suite, and separate cat/dog wards. It is fully equipped with digital radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, and a full IDEXX in-house lab. The environment is designed for efficiency, comfort, and patient well-being, with thoughtful infrastructure and a strong commitment to low-stress handling and community engagement. Team Size Currently supported by three full-time and three part-time DVMs, including one with 26 years at the clinic and another with over a decade of tenure. The practice benefits from long-standing technicians (tenure ranging from 8 to 23+ years) and regular relief support. The work environment is friendly, stable, and highly collaborative. Candidate Requirements Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA) Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so About Tempus Recruitment This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application. Haven't Worked with a Recruiter Before? No Problem! All communication is 100% private and confidential Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for a new job We have exclusive roles not being advertised publicly We tailor job searches to your specific needs, therefore you will only get sent roles that match your requirements What Happens Next Interested in this position or others that we can offer? Apply now or request a call back! One of our expert recruiters will reach out to you to gather all the relevant information regarding your search. This will then allow us to put together a tailored jobs list based on your requirements. #IHTVRB The Package Salary up to $156,000 (Annual) Straight salary of up to $156k Signing bonus Health/Medical/Dental 401K Competitive PTO Licences/Dues/Membership coverage Additional PTO for CE purposes Collaborative work environment Ownership options Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $156,000 Annual