Associate Veterinarian

Associate DVM – Collaborative, Family‑Owned Practice

At the heart of our practice is one simple question: “How can we help?”

At Aloha Dog & Cat Hospital, we treat every patient the way we would want our own pets treated. We focus on individualized solutions and meaningful client relationships, not a one‑size‑fits‑all corporate model. For three generations, our family‑owned hospital has proudly served our community with compassion, integrity, and high‑quality medicine.

We are a busy, four‑doctor small animal practice seeking an enthusiastic Associate veterinarian to help continue our mission of supporting our clients, patients, and community.

• True teamwork with shared cases
• Simply amazing, loyal long‑term clients
• Supportive, non‑competitive environment
• Mentorship & Growth is a commitment for all staff from vet assistants to doctors

Dedicated weekly mentorship time for newer associates

Ongoing case discussion and surgical collaboration

Strong interest in surgery and dentistry is a plus, our experienced staff excels at anesthesia monitoring and surgical support

Time to Practice Quality Medicine – 40–60 minute appointment slots

Emphasis on thorough diagnostics and meaningful client communication

Commitment to helping every doctor grow while maintaining a healthy work/life balance

We are proudly women‑owned and independently operated. We value personalized medicine and hope to mentor and inspire future generations who share our commitment to community‑focused care.

• Modern surgery suite with surgical laser
• Therapeutic laser
• Digital dental radiography
• In‑house ultrasound
• Regular collaboration with local mobile specialists:
  • Veterinary Cardiology service monthly
  • Mobile veterinary internist every other week
  • Traveling veterinary surgeon for orthopedic and advanced soft tissue procedures

Community involvement is important to us. We have a long‑standing partnership with regional guide dog puppy raisers and love being part of such a meaningful program, with the added bonus of seeing lots of adorable future service dogs!

• Part‑ to full‑time flexible scheduling (2–4 days/week)
• Competitive base salary with production bonus ($80,000–$120,000 DOE and schedule)
• Generous CE allowance
  401(k) with match
• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account and additional benefits

Located in Aloha, in the western suburbs of Portland, our team enjoys everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer: hiking and running trails, skiing and snowboarding, kayaking, coastal getaways, wineries, and an incredible food scene. We’re always happy to share our favorite local spots!

If you're looking for a collaborative, flexible and team focused practice where quality medicine and quality of life truly matter, we would love to connect and tell you more about joining our team.

• DVM or equivalent
• Licensed to practice in Oregon or able to acquire
• Able to actively see appointments and able to perform routine surgery and dentistry, or desire to learn