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

East Bend Animal Hospital•Bend, OR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

East Bend Animal Hospital is seeking a Medical Director veterinarian to provide high-quality small-animal general practice medicine and clinical leadership in Bend, Oregon. The Medical Director partners with hospital leadership to guide medical standards, support team development, address client concerns, and promote patient care, efficient operations, and a positive client experience. The hospital emphasizes gold-standard medicine, advanced diagnostics, strong protocols, and a collaborative approach. It is Fear Free Certified and follows AAHA-guided standards and protocols. The practice also handles urgent care and emergency cases during regular business hours and provides in-home euthanasia services. The caseload includes spays and neuters, mass removals, eyelid surgeries, foreign body surgeries, cystotomies, amputations, and FHOs. The 3,000-square-foot hospital has six exam rooms, a double dental suite with digital dental radiography, a fully equipped surgical suite with cautery, an in-house laboratory, Navi ultrasound, digital radiography, Digatherm, cold laser therapy, and alternative medicine options including nutrition, supplements, herbs, and CBD. The support team includes four Certified Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants, and a strong doctor-to-technician support ratio. The position offers a base salary of $150,000–$190,000 depending on experience and schedule, production bonus, a Medical Director stipend, and additional bonus opportunities. Benefits include medical insurance options, a 401(k) with employer matching, PTO, paid holidays, a continuing education allowance and paid CE days, and professional development support. Bend offers access to outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, skiing, paddleboarding, fly fishing, and climbing.

Requirements

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 before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience using 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.