Veterinary Assistant Internship Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
This independently owned emergency hospital in Tualatin, Oregon is hiring for an Emergency Veterinarian to join its established and highly collaborative team. For more than 30 years, the hospital has provided emergency care for dogs and cats across the Portland metro area and Oregon Coast, earning a reputation for stable leadership, low staff turnover, strong staff loyalty, and high-quality emergency medicine. Known for its family-centered culture and commitment to providing accessible emergency care, the practice offers an excellent opportunity for veterinarians seeking meaningful surgical experience, schedule flexibility, and long-term stability outside of corporate medicine.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Emergency Veterinarian will manage a diverse emergency caseload, providing diagnostics, treatment, stabilization, and surgical care for urgent and emergent cases. Common procedures include pyometra surgery, foreign body surgery, splenectomy, emergency cesarean sections, cystotomy, GDV repair, and wound repair. The role is ideal for veterinarians who value teamwork, high-quality medicine, and continued surgical development. Surgical and endoscopy mentorship are available, with onboarding tailored to each doctor's experience level. Candidates should have at least two years of clinical experience or have completed an accredited internship, with emergency experience strongly preferred. Full-time veterinarians typically work 12 shifts per month in shorter months and 13 shifts per month in longer months, averaging approximately three shifts per week with strong schedule flexibility and limited consecutive shifts. Part-time opportunities may also be available.

Practice Details
The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is equipped to support advanced emergency medicine. Facilities include a full in-house laboratory, fully equipped surgical suite, endoscopy, digital radiography, ultrasound, and access to on-site radiology support through Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging and Cytology. Diagnostic ultrasounds are available six days per week. The practice emphasizes high-quality emergency care while remaining one of the more affordable emergency hospitals in the region. As an independently owned hospital, decisions are driven by patient care, team wellbeing, and long-term sustainability rather than corporate metrics. The hospital also provides significant support for continuing education, licensure, professional memberships, and career development. Employment agreements do not include non-compete restrictions, providing additional flexibility for veterinarians throughout their careers.

Team
The hospital currently has a team of 10 full-time veterinarians and 6 part-time veterinarians supported by certified veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, kennel staff, and diagnostic imaging professionals. Veterinarians are typically supported by approximately three support staff members per doctor, creating a highly collaborative clinical environment. The culture is highly collaborative, with experienced doctors readily available for consultation and support. With the exception of overnight shifts, veterinarians always have another experienced doctor on site, while overnight doctors have direct access to consultation from the owner. The hospital is known for its stable leadership, strong staff loyalty, low turnover, and supportive family-oriented culture.

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Salary up to $230,000 (Annual)

• $150k-$230k+ salary compensation model
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 90% medical coverage for dependents
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive and increasing PTO
• Discounted personal pet care
• Uniform allowance
• Coverage for licenses, dues, and memberships
• CE allowance covering registration, travel, and hotel
• Ongoing tuition support
• Flexible scheduling
• Leadership and growth opportunities

Hours: Full Time