Lead Veterinarian / Medical Director - Town and Country Animal Hospital

Lakefield Veterinary Group

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Town & Country Animal Hospital - Portland, Oregon Until 8/23/2026 First posted May 4, 2026 Last posted May 4, 2026
Job description

We’re Hiring: Lead Veterinarian / Medical Director
Town and Country Animal Hospital | Portland, Oregon

Town and Country Animal Hospital is looking for a Lead Veterinarian/Medical Director to join our well-established, AAHA-accredited hospital in beautiful Portland, Oregon. This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys mentoring others, building a positive team culture, and practicing high-quality medicine in a collaborative environment.

To make this opportunity even more exciting, we'll be moving into a new facility in 2027, giving you the opportunity to help shape the future of our practice.

Why You'll Love Town and Country

We've built a hospital where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Many of our team members have been with us for more than five years, creating a supportive, collaborative culture that values teamwork, communication, and exceptional patient care.

As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we're committed to practicing high-quality medicine while providing a Fear Free experience for our patients. Our experienced support team, high technician-to-doctor ratio, and modern equipment allow our doctors to focus on what they do best—caring for patients and building lasting relationships with clients.

What We Offer

  • Highly competitive base salary plus monthly production with no negative accrual.
  • Generous sign-on bonus.
  • Profit Sharing potential.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with company HSA contribution.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Paid parental leave
  • Continuing education allowance plus paid licensing and professional dues.
  • Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling options.

Life in Portland

Portland offers the perfect balance of city life and outdoor adventure. From incredible restaurants and coffee shops to hiking, skiing, and the Oregon Coast, there's always something to explore. Whether you're looking for an active lifestyle or a vibrant food and arts scene, Portland has something for everyone.

About Lakefield Veterinary Group

Town and Country Animal Hospital is proud to be part of Lakefield Veterinary Group, a family-owned veterinary support organization that believes every hospital should maintain its unique culture and clinical autonomy. We provide the resources and support of a larger organization while empowering our local teams to practice medicine their way.

Ready to Learn More?

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make a lasting impact, help build an incredible team, and grow alongside a thriving hospital, we'd love to connect.

To learn more about our hospital and the position, please contact Joe Rusk at [email protected] or apply directly at https://careers.lakefieldvet.com/jobs/

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About this role

Summary

Lead veterinary team, practice high-quality medicine, mentor staff, and shape hospital growth.

Job title

Lead Veterinarian / Medical Director

Experience level

senior level

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Portland, Oregon; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

veterinary medicineleadershipclient communicationteam management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

clinical medicineleadershipanimal health
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Portland, OR, USA

On-site City