Practice Exceptional Medicine in Portland's Oldest Veterinary Hospital
Rose City Veterinary Hospital has been serving pets and their families for generations and proudly holds the distinction of being the oldest veterinary clinic in Portland. Our colorful, welcoming hospital combines deep community roots with modern medicine, advanced diagnostics, and a collaborative team culture that encourages continual growth. We're seeking an Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about providing comprehensive, relationship-based care and who wants to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive environment where mentorship, teamwork, and work-life balance are genuinely valued.
Why Rose City?
At Rose City, we believe in managing as much of our patients' care as possible in-house. Our doctors routinely work up and treat cases that many general practices refer elsewhere, creating an intellectually stimulating and rewarding environment.
Our services include:
Common procedures performed in-house include:
For veterinarians who enjoy solving challenging medical cases, Rose City offers exceptional opportunities to grow clinically while building lasting client relationships.
Our Ideal Candidate
At Rose City, we work hard, laugh often, and genuinely enjoy practicing together. We’re looking for a teammate who thrives in a busy practice, wants to be part of a team that goes above and beyond for our patients, and shares our desire to continuously improve. The ideal candidate would be open to:
A Mentorship Program Built Around You
Whether you're a new graduate or an experienced veterinarian looking to expand your skill set, our mentorship approach is individualized and adaptable.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Our philosophy is simple: support associates at their own pace while helping them become confident, capable, and fulfilled veterinarians.
State-of-the-Art Equipment & Facilities
Our standalone hospital offers dedicated parking, five exam rooms, a large treatment area, boarding facilities, and recently expanded clinical space designed to support high-quality patient care.
Technology and equipment include:
We currently perform 10+ dental procedures every week, making Rose City an outstanding hospital for veterinarians interested in developing advanced dentistry skills.
Incredible Support Staff
Our team includes:
Our support team embraces teaching, collaboration, and shared problem-solving, allowing doctors to focus on delivering excellent medicine.
Community Involvement That Matters
Giving back is an important part of who we are. Our hospital proudly:
Join Our Team
If you're looking for a hospital where you can practice advanced medicine, build meaningful client relationships, receive exceptional mentorship, and enjoy a balanced, rewarding career, we'd love to meet you.
Benefits include:
Our practice has a positive, wellbeing-focused culture that we’d love to tell you about. Get the conversation started by applying today!
Life in Portland
Portland offers an unmatched quality of life for veterinarians who value both adventure and culture. Enjoy:
It's no surprise so many people fall in love with Portland and never leave.

We mean it when we say life is better here.
Vetcor is a national network of 906 (and growing!) exceptional veterinary hospitals. We have built an impressive reputation by maintaining each hospital’s unique veterinary medicine practice while providing tailored support in marketing, training, human resources, accounting, and more.
Vetcor hospitals offer collaborative and supportive environments for new graduates and experienced veterinarians and staff alike.
Each Vetcor location provides:
• A salary that grows with your skills
• Paid licenses, liability insurance, and dues to keep more money in your pocket
• Customized orientation plan for each new hire to get you started off right
• Investment in your success with continued mentorship and CE support
• Generous benefits including health, retirement, and wellness plan
• Peer support from our national network of successful veterinary hospitals
Grow your clinical, diagnostic, and surgical skills while practicing high-quality medicine among our established network of thriving hospitals! Find out more about joining Team Vetcor by visiting www.vetcor.com/careers.