A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
Surgery Only Veterinarian FIXbend Bend, OR Job Details Contract $100 - $110 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Teamwork Surgical techniques System improvement planning Surgery Veterinary soft tissue surgery Full Job Description Part-Time | 1099 Contractor | Bend, Oregon Love surgery? Wish you could skip the appointments? FIXbend is looking for an experienced veterinarian who simply loves to operate. Our surgeons don't see appointments. They don't answer phones. They don't discuss vaccines. They don't recommend flea products. They don't manage staff. They operate. That's it. We have an experienced team that prepares every patient, monitors anesthesia, and recovers every animal. Your focus is where your expertise matters most, providing safe, efficient, high-quality surgery. If you've ever wished you could spend your day doing surgery instead of paperwork and appointments, we'd love to talk.
About FIXbend:
FIXbend is a nonprofit high-volume spay/neuter clinic serving Central Oregon.
Our mission is simple:
Provide affordable, high-quality surgical care so financial barriers never prevent pets from receiving the care they need. We perform approximately 70 surgeries per clinic day when fully staffed while maintaining an unwavering commitment to patient safety and quality medicine. Our clinic is volunteer-supported, highly organized, and built specifically for efficient, high-quality surgery.
What You'll Do:
Perform routine high-volume sterilization surgeries including: Feline spays and neuters Canine spays and neuters Occasional cryptorchids Limited additional procedures associated with sterilization No appointments. No wellness exams. No client communication.
Schedule:
3 clinic days per month Typically 7-8 hour surgical days Consistent monthly schedule Opportunity for additional clinic days if desired. Flexible schedule Compensation $100/hour 1099 Independent Contractor Who We're Looking For The ideal candidate is someone who: Enjoys surgery more than appointments Has HQHVSN experience or a strong interest in high-volume surgery Works efficiently while maintaining excellent surgical technique Enjoys working with experienced technicians and volunteers Believes affordable veterinary care should be accessible to everyone Appreciates teamwork, efficiency, and continuous improvement Why Surgeons Enjoy Working Here ✔ Surgery is your only responsibility ✔ Efficient, experienced support team ✔ Predictable schedule ✔ No emergency duty ✔ No client appointments ✔ Mission-driven nonprofit ✔ Beautiful Bend, Oregon ✔ Work that has an immediate impact on reducing pet overpopulation About Bend If you've never been to Bend, it's one of the most desirable places in the Pacific Northwest to spend a few days each month. Whether you enjoy mountain biking, skiing, hiking, climbing, fly fishing, or simply being surrounded by mountains and sunshine, Bend offers an exceptional quality of life. Many of our surgeons choose this work not only because they love surgery, but because they enjoy spending time in Central Oregon. Interested? If you're looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the opportunity to spend your day doing what you love most, we'd love to start a conversation.