Associate Veterinarian - Overnight ER

Small animal dental hospital in the Portland area hiring an Associate Veterinarian for a focused, low-chaos clinical environment built around quality dentistry and sustainable medicine.

This is an appointment-only dental hospital with a steady caseload, structured workflow, and a team that enjoys practicing medicine without the unpredictability of walk-ins, urgent care, or overnight work. The hospital is purpose-built for veterinary dentistry, with modern dental suites, full-mouth radiography, advanced anesthetic monitoring, and a support team that understands the pace and standards required for procedural medicine.

The clinical team includes multiple veterinarians, certified veterinary technicians, experienced assistants, and dedicated leadership onsite daily. The Medical Director is hands-on, collaborative, and invested in mentorship without micromanagement. Cases are scheduled thoughtfully, allowing doctors time to communicate thoroughly with clients, review diagnostics properly, and practice medicine without being pushed through appointments.

This role is well suited to someone who values consistency, strong medicine, and a calmer work environment while still wanting to stay clinically engaged. Dentistry experience is welcomed but not required. The hospital is open to mentoring veterinarians with a genuine interest in developing procedural and anesthetic skills.

The schedule is built around work-life balance with four-day weeks, no emergency shifts, no weekends, and no on-call responsibility. The team culture is stable, supportive, and professional, with long-standing staff and low turnover.

Key highlights

• Specialty-focused small animal dental hospital
• Appointment-only workflow with organized daily caseloads
• No ER intake, walk-ins, weekends, or overnight shifts
• Modern facility designed specifically for veterinary dentistry
• Full anesthetic monitoring including EKG, blood pressure, pulse ox, and end tidal CO2
• Full-mouth dental radiography performed on every patient
• Strong technician and assistant support across all procedures
• Collaborative Medical Director with mentorship available
• Four-day work week built into the schedule
• Long-standing support team with low staff turnover
• Structured client communication and staged treatment planning
• Relocation support available

About you

• DVM or equivalent eligible for veterinary licensure
• Interested in dentistry, anesthesia, and procedural medicine
• Comfortable working collaboratively with technicians and assistants
• Thoughtful communicator with clients and team members
• Values consistency, structure, and quality patient care
• Open to mentorship and continued clinical development
• Strong attention to detail and patient safety standards
• New graduates encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Base salary plus production opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education allowance and CE time
• Paid licensing and professional liability coverage
• Relocation assistance available
• Paid time off
• Four-day work week
• Mentorship and clinical development support
• Access to modern dental and anesthetic equipment