Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian (DVM)

East Bend Animal Hospital | Bend, Oregon

Small Animal GP | Fear Free Certified | Bend, OR

East Bend Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join our collaborative and compassionate team in beautiful Bend, Oregon. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian with 2+ years of clinical experience who enjoys a diverse caseload, advanced medicine, and working alongside a highly skilled support team.

We are proud to practice gold-standard medicine while maintaining a culture centered on Fear Free care, teamwork, and exceptional client service. Interest or experience in exotics, acupuncture, chiropractic care, or integrative medicine is welcomed as we continue to expand our services.

Why Join East Bend Animal Hospital?

Our team is committed to delivering exceptional veterinary care while fostering a supportive environment where doctors can continue to learn, grow, and enjoy practicing medicine.

What Makes Us Different

• Collaborative team
• Fear Free Certified hospital
• Small animal general practice with exotics
• Gold-standard medicine with advanced diagnostics
• Urgent care and emergency cases during regular business hours
• Integrative treatment options and alternative therapies
• Strong technician support and excellent doctor-to-staff ratios
• AAHA-guided facility standards and protocols

Diverse Caseload & Advanced Medicine

Our doctors enjoy a broad range of medical and surgical cases, including:

Surgery

• Spays and neuters
• Mass removals
• Eyelid surgery
• Foreign body surgery
• Cystotomies
• Amputations
• Femoral Head Ostectomies (FHOs)

Additional Services

• In-home euthanasia
• Urgent care cases
• Fear Free patient care
• Integrative medicine
• Nutritional support
• CBD and herbal therapies

Facility & Equipment

Practice medicine in a modern, well-equipped hospital designed to support efficient, high-quality patient care.

Hospital Features

• Six exam rooms
• Clean, organized 3,000-square-foot facility
• Double dental suite
• Fully equipped surgical suite with cautery
• Upstairs staff lounge with conference space and amenities
• Two resident clinic cats

Advanced Technology

• Digital radiography
• Digital dental radiography
• In-house laboratory diagnostics
• Navi ultrasound unit
• Digatherm therapy
• Cold laser therapy
• Advanced dental equipment

Exceptional Support Team

Our doctors are supported by:

• Four Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs)
• Experienced veterinary assistants
• Strong doctor-to-technician support ratios
• Collaborative and highly engaged team members

We believe exceptional medicine happens when doctors and support staff work together.

Compensation & Benefits

Our doctors are productive, efficient, and well-supported to do their best work. Compensation is tailored to experience and schedule.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary: $125,000-$160,000, depending on experience and schedule
• Production bonus
• Additional bonus opportunities

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Paid time off and holidays
• CE allowance plus paid CE days
• 401(k) with employer matching

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine, or equivalent certification for international graduates
• Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE)
• Active Oregon veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
• Minimum of two years of clinical veterinary experience

Preferred

• Experience utilizing digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house diagnostics
• Experience in small animal general practice, urgent care, or companion animal medicine
• Interest or experience in exotics medicine
• Interest in acupuncture, chiropractic care, or integrative medicine
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to medicine

Life in Bend, Oregon

Bend is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the Pacific Northwest and is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise.

Enjoy:

• World-class climbing at Smith Rock State Park
• Hiking, mountain biking, and trail running
• Paddle boarding, kayaking, and fly fishing
• Skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling
• Beautiful rivers, lakes, and waterfalls
• Award-winning restaurants, breweries,…