Medical Director (DVM) - East Bend Animal Hospital (Bend, OR)

Veterinary MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$150k-$190k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Medical Director Veterinarian
  • East Bend Animal Hospital | Bend, Oregon
  • Small Animal GP | Fear Free Certified | Leadership Opportunity

East Bend Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director to join our team in beautiful Bend, Oregon. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who is passionate about practicing high-quality medicine while providing clinical leadership that supports exceptional patient care, efficient hospital operations, and a positive client experience.

As Medical Director, you will partner with hospital leadership to guide medical standards, support team development, address client concerns, and foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why East Bend Animal Hospital?

We practice gold-standard medicine with advanced diagnostics, strong protocols, and a collaborative approach to patient care.

  • Our Practice
  • Small animal GP
  • Fear Free Certified
  • AAHA-guided standards and protocols
  • Urgent care and emergency cases during regular business hours
  • In-home euthanasia services
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Surgery & Medicine

Our Caseload Includes

  • Spays and neuters
  • Mass removals
  • Eyelid surgeries
  • Foreign body surgeries
  • Cystotomies
  • Amputations
  • FHOs

Equipment & Facility

6 exam rooms in a clean, organized 3,000 sq. ft. hospital

  • Double dental suite with digital dental radiography
  • Fully equipped surgical suite with cautery
  • In-house laboratory
  • Navi ultrasound
  • Digital radiography
  • Digatherm
  • Cold laser therapy
  • Alternative medicine options including nutrition, supplements, herbs, and CBD
  • Exceptional Support Team
  • 4 Certified Veterinary Technicians (CVTs)
  • Skilled veterinary assistants
  • Strong doctor-to-technician support ratio
  • Two clinic cats

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation
  • Base salary: $150,000–$190,000, depending on experience and schedule
  • Production bonus
  • Medical Director stipend
  • Additional bonus opportunities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance options
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • CE allowance plus paid CE days
  • Professional development support

Qualifications

Required

DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine (or equivalent certification for international graduates)

Successful Completion of the NAVLE

  • Active Oregon veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure prior to start date
  • Preferred
  • Experience utilizing digital radiography, dental radiography, and in-house diagnostics
  • Experience in small animal general practice, urgent care, emergency medicine, or companion animal medicine
  • Leadership experience or interest in veterinary leadership
  • Strong communication and team-building skills

Why Bend?

Bend offers an unmatched quality of life with easy access to world-class outdoor recreation, including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, paddleboarding, fly fishing, and climbing at nearby Smith Rock State Park. Enjoy the perfect balance of career growth and adventure in one of Oregon's most sought-after communities.

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

The Medical Director will provide clinical leadership to guide medical standards, support team development, and ensure high-quality patient care. They will also partner with hospital leadership to manage operations, address client concerns, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Small animal medicineSafety protocols

Veterinary Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Oregon is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k in an average-cost state. 62.0% of Oregon clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 111 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Bend

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$698k≈ 4.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,288/mo≈ 18% 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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Western Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Denver
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive medical insurance options
401(k) with employer matching
PTO and paid holidays
CE allowance plus paid CE days
Professional development support