Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Job Description

Introduction
An AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Lake Oswego, Oregon is seeking a Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join its established multidisciplinary team. Established in 1986, the hospital has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality companion animal care and is supported by a collaborative team of ten veterinarians across general practice, urgent care, and referral services. This opportunity is ideal for a board-certified or residency-trained ophthalmologist looking to practice advanced medicine within a supportive environment that values clinical autonomy, teamwork, and professional growth.

Role Description and Responsibilities
As the Veterinary Ophthalmologist, you’ll manage a diverse ophthalmology caseload, performing advanced diagnostic evaluations, microsurgical procedures, and long-term medical management of complex ocular diseases. You’ll work closely with the hospital’s general practitioners and urgent care clinicians, benefiting from a strong internal referral base while collaborating with colleagues across multiple disciplines. The role also involves building trusted relationships with clients through clear communication, contributing to case discussions, and helping maintain the hospital’s high standards of patient care.

Practice Details
This established companion animal hospital combines the feel of a locally trusted practice with the resources of a larger veterinary network. As an AAHA-accredited facility, the hospital maintains exceptional clinical and operational standards while providing access to advanced diagnostics, specialist collaboration, and modern workflows designed to support efficient, high-quality medicine. Backed by Mission Pet Health, veterinarians benefit from clinical autonomy alongside extensive professional development opportunities, leadership pathways, and a nationwide network of veterinary professionals for collaboration and mentorship.

Team
You’ll become part of a collaborative team of ten veterinarians supported by highly trained technicians and dedicated support staff who enable doctors to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. The hospital promotes a culture built around teamwork, mentorship, and continuous learning, with experienced colleagues who value knowledge-sharing and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Together, the team has earned an excellent reputation within the local community for delivering compassionate, gold-standard veterinary care.

Candidate Requirements 

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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