Rural Gem of a small animal hospital near Bend, Oregon seeks an experienced veterinarian
- Travis and Assosciates
- Aurora, CO
- 90+ days ago

Job Description
Job ID: 254714591
Gem of a rural small animal hospital near Bend, Oregon seeks experienced veterinarian
Our 4-veterinarian progressive privately-owned small animal hospital, La Pine Animal Hospital, is seeking an experienced veterinarian (3-5+ years’ experience) who enjoys soft tissue surgery and working with a top-notch team. Just 30 minutes from Bend, Oregon, La Pine is a beautiful rural area with low-cost housing, kayaking, skiing, mountain biking, lakes, fly fishing and white-water rafting! We are tucked between the snow-covered peaks of the Cascade Mountains and the inspiring high desert plateaus of Central Oregon,
About our practice:
-Easy four-day schedule (no on-call and out by 6pm)
-Our owners, Drs. Gordon and Julie Pickering put family first. Their easy-going demeanor creates a cohesive fun team
-Flexible schedules
-High-quality medicine
-Positive happy staff; 4 CVTs plus three assistants; great buy-in of team
-Variety in case-mix; no day is ever the same
-Affordable prices
-4300 sq. feet with 5 exam rooms; digital whole-body x-ray, ultrasound, Heska in-house blood analyzer
-Encourage each associate to create their own area of expertise
-Many clients come from Bend because we are so much cheaper
-Great clients that have bonded with our team
-Community-based practice: we provide Christmas baskets and money to the underserved
-Generous compensation (we pay higher than Bend hospitals)
-We create personal and professional goals for each staff member
Qualities we are looking for in an associate:
-Passion for veterinary medicine
-Enjoy thinking outside of the box
-Excellent clinical and communication skills
-Ability to connect and have compassion for clients, pets, and staff
-Enjoy working and having fun
Compensation and benefits:
-$5K signing bonus; $100K plus depending on experience; 23% production
-Group plan with 4 options; cover 50% of the cost
-401K with 4% match
-Continuing medical education, membership dues, licensing fees, and relocation dollars.
How to apply:
Please send your resume to Victoria L Travis, MS