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Now hiring for our veterinary team at Vetco Total Care, a full-service hospital in Portland, OR

Join Our Team: A Fulfilling Career at Vetco Total Care in Portland, Oregon

Discover a rewarding career with Vetco Total Care full-service hospitals in beautiful, creative Portland, Oregon. We offer a highly collaborative, fully supported environment where veterinary professionals are empowered to deliver exceptional care. Whether you are a Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, or Veterinary Assistant, you'll find a welcoming team dedicated to making a meaningful, lasting impact on the lives of pets and the families who love them.

    • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible full-time and part-time schedules designed to support your life outside the clinic.
    • A Low-Stress Environment: Breathe easier with no non-competes, no negative accrual, zero sales quotas, and absolutely no on-call or after-hours shifts.
    • Predictable Hours: Your time is respected. Our hospitals close for lunch daily and end the day at 6:00 PM.
    • Generous Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our flexible open and paid time-off policies.
    • Holistic Health Coverage: Gain peace of mind with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits for you and your family.
    • Benefits Designed to Support You: Generous Petco discounts on everything you need to keep your own pets happy and healthy including medicine, nutrition, supplies, toys, grooming services and training
    • Inclusive, Caring and Positive Culture: All people and pets are welcome, safe and celebrated for who they are.
    • Medical Autonomy: Veterinarians have the freedom to practice medicine autonomously. You are empowered to make the best clinical decisions across a spectrum of care - completely free from sales pressure.
    • Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, safe workplace that deeply values mutual respect, open communication, and genuine collaboration.
    • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Practice in modernized hospitals equipped with top-tier tools, including digital and dental X-ray, Vetology AI Radiograph Interpretation, Butterfly iQ+ Vet ultrasound, IDEXX labs, and Doppler, ensuring efficient and accurate diagnostics.
    • Streamlined Technology: Modern hospital management systems and cloud-based records save you time, letting you focus on what matters most- your patients.
    • Dedicated Local Support: Robust medical and operational support reduces your administrative burden, enabling you to focus entirely on practicing great medicine.
    • Continuous Career Growth: Expand your horizons with paid continuing education (CE), ongoing on-site training, paid scholarships, certification support, and clear pathways for career advancement.

Living and Working in Portland, OR

Vetco Total Care general practice hospitals located within Petco stores across the Portland, Oregon area offer veterinary professionals the opportunity to build their careers in one of the Pacific Northwest’s most unique and vibrant communities. Known for its creativity, natural beauty, and welcoming neighborhoods, Portland offers a lifestyle that blends city energy with easy access to the outdoors, diverse neighborhoods, parks, restaurants, and a strong sense of community.

Outside of work, Portland provides endless opportunities to explore, recharge, and have fun. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking and biking trails, scenic parks, and nearby adventures in the Columbia River Gorge, Mount Hood, and the Oregon Coast. Residents can spend weekends exploring waterfalls, kayaking rivers, skiing or snowboarding in the mountains, visiting wineries, or simply enjoying the city’s many green spaces, including the iconic Forest Park — one of the largest urban forests in the country.

Portland’s creative spirit is throughout the city, with a thriving arts scene, music venues, theaters, bookstores, galleries, and community festivals. Foodies will find a nationally recognized culinary scene featuring farmers markets, craft breweries, and innovative restaurants.

Join our team and enjoy all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer!

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