Job Description

Veterinarian – Dentistry Focused

Based out of Tigard Animal Hospital | Serving Neighboring NVA Hospitals

Tigard Animal Hospital is seeking a dentistry‑focused veterinarian who is passionate about elevating the standard of veterinary dental care across multiple hospitals. This unique role is ideal for a doctor who truly loves dentistry and wants to have a broader clinical impact by supporting several neighboring NVA hospitals in a travel capacity, while being based out of Tigard Animal Hospital.

Since 2003, Tigard Animal Hospital has been a trusted provider of high‑quality care in our community. Our modern, well‑equipped facility serves as the ideal home base for a veterinarian looking to focus on advanced dentistry while collaborating with other NVA teams.

Why Tigard Animal Hospital?

• Modern, Purpose‑Built Facility (Opened 2020):
  6 exam rooms, dedicated dental and surgical suites, and a spacious treatment area designed to support high‑quality dental workflows.
• Advanced Diagnostics & Equipment:
  Digital dental radiology, in‑house lab, ultrasound, and digital radiography.
• Progressive Culture:
  Feline‑friendly certified, and practicing fear-free with strong support staff and a culture focused on patient comfort and clinical excellence.
• NVA Network Support:
  The opportunity to collaborate with neighboring NVA hospitals that value and invest in advanced dentistry.

About the Role

This position is heavily dentistry‑focused and designed for a veterinarian who enjoys:

• Performing high‑quality dental procedures, including complex extractions
• Educating and mentoring hospital teams to improve dental standards and confidence
• Traveling to nearby NVA hospitals in the Portland Metro area to provide dentistry services and support
• Helping practices elevate their dental programs and client education

You will work closely with each hospital’s leadership and support teams to deliver consistent, exceptional dental care while serving as a trusted dentistry resource across the region.

What We’re Looking For

• DVM/VMD from an AVMA‑accredited institution
• Active (or eligible) Oregon veterinary license
• Strong interest and experience in veterinary dentistry
  (Advanced dentistry experience and extractions preferred)
• Ability to mentor other doctors in dentistry
• Comfort with travel within the Portland Metro area to neighboring NVA hospitals
• Excellent communication skills with both clients and hospital teams
• Collaborative, professional, and clinically confident
• Commitment to practicing high‑quality, ethical medicine

What You’ll Do

• Deliver exceptional dentistry services for dogs and cats, including advanced dental procedures
• Travel to neighboring NVA hospitals to provide dentistry coverage and mentorship support
• Serve as a dentistry resource for doctors and staff, promoting best practices
• Partner with our Mentor Doctor with Oregon State University Dentistry program
• Build strong client relationships through education and personalized care
• Help drive dental growth, efficiency, and quality across multiple hospitals
• Participate in continued learning and professional development

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a rare opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to focus primarily on dentistry while enjoying variety, collaboration, and regional impact—without giving up a supportive home base. You’ll have the autonomy to practice dentistry at a high-level while being backed by strong hospital teams and the NVA network.

Ready to make a regional impact through exceptional veterinary dentistry?
Apply today and help us raise the standard of dental care for pets across our NVA hospitals.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

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NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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