Associate Veterinarian - East Bend Animal Hospital (Bend, OR)

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$160k

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Job Description

  • 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
  • Paddleboarding, kayaking, and fly fishing
  • Skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling
  • Beautiful rivers, lakes, and waterfalls
  • Award-winning restaurants, breweries, and community events

Whether you're seeking outdoor adventure or a vibrant community to call home, Bend offers an unmatched quality of life.

If you're looking for a veterinarian opportunity that combines advanced medicine, exotics exposure, Fear Free care, and an incredible Central Oregon lifestyle, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover why East Bend Animal Hospital is one of Bend's premier veterinary practices.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location.

Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The Company 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, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.

Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide gold-standard medical and surgical care to a diverse caseload of small animals and exotics in a collaborative hospital environment. Perform various procedures including surgeries, urgent care, and integrative treatments while maintaining Fear Free standards.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Small animal medicineClient communicationTeam collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Oregon?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$125k–$160kVeterinary Medicine median $143k (middle half $128k–$163k)511 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$138k in purchasing powerOregon index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Oregon84 active3,401 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 80% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusOregon healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 56% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment109 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,393 in the last 30 days501 the 30 days before (+178%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary $125,000–$160,000
Production bonus
Additional bonus opportunities
Comprehensive medical insurance options
Paid time off and holidays
CE allowance plus paid CE days
401(k) with employer matching

Living in Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$692k≈ 5.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,284/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.6
State income tax
Up to 9.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Bend, OR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.