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We are looking for:

Surgeon | Veterinarian | CVT/Assistant

Surgery Only Veterinarian

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.

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 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

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:

Let’s talk!
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.

amanda@therawleyproject.org

Dentals Only Veterinarian

Part-Time | 1099 Contractor | Bend, Oregon

Love dentals? Wish you could skip the appointments?

FIXbend is looking for an experienced veterinarian who simply loves dentals!

If you've ever wished you could spend your day doing dentals instead of paperwork and appointments, we'd love to talk.

About FIXbend:
FIXbend is a nonprofit high-volume spay/neuter clinic serving Central Oregon that also provides affordable dental care. Our mission is simple. Provide affordable, high-quality surgical care so financial barriers never prevent pets from receiving the care they need.

What You'll Do:

Perform 1-3 dental procedures a day and 1-3 exams.

Schedule:

You pick the days you want to work approx 3 clinic days per month
Typically 6 hour surgical days (depends on how many procedures we book)
Opportunity for additional clinic days if desired.
Flexible schedule

Compensation

Let’s talk!
1099 Independent Contractor

The ideal candidate is someone who:

Enjoys dentals more than appointments
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 and efficiency.

Why Surgeons Enjoy Working Here

✔ Surgery is your only responsibility

✔ Efficient, experienced support team

✔ Make your own schedule

✔ No emergency duty

✔ No client appointments

✔ Mission-driven nonprofit

✔ Beautiful Bend, Oregon

Interested? Email amanda@therawleyproject.org

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.

Experienced CVT or Vet Assistant

Part-Time | Contract (1099) | Bend, Oregon

FIXbend, a program of The Rawley Project, is a nonprofit high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) clinic dedicated to making affordable veterinary care accessible throughout Central Oregon. Through our low-cost spay/neuter, vaccination and dentals programs, we help keep pets healthy, reduce pet overpopulation, and remove financial barriers to care.

We are seeking an experienced CVT or highly skilled veterinary assistant to join our team.

This is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, and wants to make a meaningful impact in the community.

About the Role:
You will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and success of each clinic. You'll work closely with our surgeons, lead volunteers, and oversee patient preparation and anesthesia while helping maintain a smooth surgical flow.

This position typically works one weekend (Friday–Sunday) each month, with occasional additional clinic opportunities.

Responsibilities

Induce anesthesia using IV and IM protocols
Place IV catheters
Prepare patients for surgery, including shaving and surgical scrub
Monitor anesthetized patients throughout surgery
Administer vaccines and medications as directed
Assist with patient recovery and post-operative monitoring
Maintain accurate medical records
Oversee and mentor volunteers working in prep and recovery
Delegate tasks effectively to maintain an efficient surgical workflow (if in a leadership position)
Communicate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety and clinic efficiency

Qualifications

Experienced CVT or veterinary assistant with 2-5 years of surgical assisting or high volume shelter medicine.
Experience with anesthesia monitoring and patient recovery
Excellent animal handling and restraint skills
Ability to lift and safely restrain animals up to 50 pounds
Strong organizational and communication skills
Calm, confident decision-making in a fast-paced environment
Positive leadership style with the ability to coach and support volunteers
Ability to stand for several hours and physically move quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) setting.
Leadership or supervisory experience
Familiarity with efficient surgical workflow and anesthesia protocols

Our ideal candidate is someone who:

Leads by example
Stays calm under pressure
Takes initiative without waiting to be asked
Enjoys teaching and mentoring volunteers
Is passionate about providing accessible veterinary care
Values teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional patient care

Why FIXbend?
At FIXbend, every clinic directly impacts the lives of pets and the families who love them. Our team is mission-driven, supportive, and committed to providing high-quality care while keeping services affordable for the community. We believe in working hard, helping one another, and creating a positive environment where every team member plays an important role in our mission.

Perks include:

Food provided during clinic days
Supportive, collaborative team
Meaningful work serving the Central Oregon community
Opportunity to work exclusively in surgery and anesthesia
Consistent monthly schedule with additional opportunities
Flexible schedule

Compensation:
$20-$35/hr based on experience.

Interested? Email amanda@therawleyproject.org

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