Veterinarians in Bend, Oregon: Primary, Emergency & Specialty Care
Compare 16 Bend veterinarians and animal hospitals for primary care, same-day sick visits, 24/7 emergencies, specialists, cats, birds and exotics, and horses and livestock. Hours, new-client offers and state license checks for each.
By All Things Bend · Updated October 24, 2026 · Every listing checked on its own website and with the state license board
The “best vet” depends on what you need today. A choking dog, a limping dog, a new kitten, a cockatiel and a horse are five different searches. Tap one and the list below narrows.
Tap a need to see our picks for it.
🚨 Emergency now
Bend has two 24/7 emergency hospitals. Call on the way. Bend Animal Hospital is on call for its own established farm and pet clients.
Hours, after-hours plans and new-client offers come from each practice’s own website; registrations come from the OVMEB public register. All checked October 24, 2026. Hours change, so confirm before you drive.
Each card says what the practice publishes about hours, new clients, after-hours care and payment, and what the state register shows.
Showing all 16 practices.
24/7 emergency · southeast Bend
Bend Animal Emergency & Specialty Center
Best for: A true emergency at any hour, holidays included
Emergency now
Specialists
Weekend hours
A locally owned emergency and referral hospital on SE 3rd Street, founded in August 2021 by Drs. Naomi Kitagaki and Adam Stone. Its site says it is open “24/7, 365 days a year” and on all major holidays.
Emergency
Walk in any time, day or night. Call ahead if you can: 541-385-9110.
Services
Emergency care, critical care and ICU, emergency surgery, radiology and ultrasound; cardiology and feline radioiodine (I-131) therapy for hyperthyroid cats by appointment.
Species
Dogs and cats.
Payment
Not posted on its site; call for a treatment estimate.
License check
OVMEB facility #1041, active through Dec. 31, 2026. Dr. Naomi Kitagaki holds active Oregon veterinary license #7793.
24/7 emergency + specialists · east Bend, urgent care west
Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon (VRCCO)
Best for: Emergencies, board-certified specialists, and weekday urgent care on the westside
Emergency now
Same-day sick visit
Specialists
Weekend hours
Central Oregon’s big referral hospital. VRCCO East on NE Oxford Court runs the 24/7 emergency room and specialty services; VRCCO West in NorthWest Crossing is a weekday urgent care for same-day problems that don’t need an ICU.
Emergency
VRCCO East is open 24/7, no appointment necessary: 541-209-6960.
Urgent care
VRCCO West, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; walk-ins accepted, calling ahead appreciated. Treats things like vomiting, limping, lacerations, eye problems, cheatgrass and porcupine quills. No vaccines, spays or wellness visits.
Specialties
Surgery, bone, joint & spine, neurology, internal medicine, oncology, dermatology & allergy, ophthalmology, rehabilitation, advanced imaging, plus a pet blood bank.
Payment
Full payment at the time of service; a deposit for any procedure or work-up over $600. Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, CareCredit, Scratchpay; no personal checks. Trupanion claims processed at checkout.
License check
OVMEB facility #1221, active through Dec. 31, 2026 (East) and #891 (West). Medical director Dr. Mauricio Dujowich holds active license #7755.
Best for: Birds, reptiles and pocket pets, and the longest weekday hours
Regular vet
Birds & exotics
Weekend hours
Taking new clients
A full-service hospital on NE Greenwood for dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles and birds. Its team is Fear Free certified and PennHIP certified, and it lists ten veterinarians.
Hours
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Some urgent problems are seen during open hours.
Exotics
Dr. Jaime Thurk (avian and exotic), Dr. Nicole Pupich, Dr. Dalton Webb and Dr. Brett Thomas list exotic-animal medicine. Avian and reptile pre-visit forms online.
New clients
“Proudly welcoming new clients”: $50 off the first exam (once per client). Online booking.
After hours
Sends after-hours emergencies to Bend Animal Emergency, 541-385-9110.
Payment
Cash and cards; CareCredit for $200 and up.
License check
OVMEB facility #1122, active through Dec. 31, 2026. Dr. Jaime Thurk holds active license #6539.
Veterinarians
Dr. Jaime Thurk
Dr. Andrea Stastny
Dr. Anna Tompkins
Dr. Clarice Forbes
Dr. Ricky Hua
Dr. Nicole Pupich
Dr. Anna Kilgore
Dr. Jessica Puccetti
Dr. Dalton Webb
Dr. Brett Thomas
Interests listed on its site include dentistry and ultrasound (Tompkins), acupuncture and integrative care (Forbes, Puccetti), surgery and anesthesia (Hua), and behavior (Kilgore).
Best for: Weekend appointments: its main clinic is open Saturday and Sunday
Regular vet
Same-day sick visit
Birds & exotics
Weekend hours
A two-location practice that follows Fear Free principles and says it sees “all types of pets,” with pages for dogs, cats and exotic pets. Its main clinic keeps weekend hours, which few Bend primary-care vets do.
During business hours: call 541-382-0741 or come in, and say what happened and when you’ll arrive.
After hours
Sends after-hours emergencies to the emergency center at 541-385-9110.
Services
Dogs, cats and exotics; dental care; surgery and laser treatments; stem cell therapy; boarding forms. Wellness plans include year-round parasite prevention and 10% off other goods and services.
Insurance
Recommends Trupanion pet insurance; prescription refills with 24 hours’ notice.
License check
OVMEB facility #424, active through Dec. 31, 2026 (main, 360 NE Quimby Ave) and #466 (North, 3197 N Hwy 97, Ste A-1). Dr. Byron Maas holds active license #5115.
Best for: Westside dog and cat owners looking for a new primary vet
Regular vet
Taking new clients
A dog and cat practice on SW Simpson Avenue near the Old Mill and Century Drive, registered with the state as WVP of Oregon LLC dba Westside Pet Hospital. (An older version of this page linked to a different Westside Pet Hospital in Indiana; this is the Bend one.)
New clients
Accepting new clients, with $50 off a pet’s first visit (terms apply).
Services
Wellness exams, vaccines and titers, dentistry, diagnostics, nutrition and surgery; preventive care packages.
After hours
Its site points emergencies to Bend Animal Emergency and VRCCO.
Veterinarian
Reviews on its site name Dr. Meeder; the state register lists Dr. Alexandra Meeder (active license #8458) at this practice.
License check
OVMEB facility #1243, active through Dec. 31, 2026.
Best for: A two-doctor practice that takes new patients and same-day sick visits
Regular vet
Same-day sick visit
Taking new clients
A small dog and cat practice on Lancaster Street in north Bend, run by Drs. Lauren Stayer and Erin Miller.
New clients
“Accepting new patients”; new-client form online.
Same-day care
Same-day appointments and urgent care during business hours; it says it accepts emergencies while open.
Services
Exams, X-rays and diagnostics, spay and neuter, dental cleanings and extractions, vaccines, microchips, arthritis care, end-of-life care, online pharmacy.
After hours
Not posted; use a 24/7 ER.
License check
OVMEB facility #1092, active through Dec. 31, 2026. Dr. Lauren Stayer (#6724) and Dr. Erin Miller (#7054) hold active licenses.
Best for: Nervous cats: no dogs, no barking, low-stress handling
Cat-only
Regular vet
Taking new clients
Bend’s cat-only clinic, on S Hwy 97 in south Bend. “No Dogs Allowed!” is the pitch: no dog smells or barking in the waiting room, and low-stress handling throughout.
New clients
All new clients get a free nail trim at the first visit; cats adopted from a local shelter get a free wellness exam and nail trim.
Services
Wellness and preventive care, vaccines, dental care and oral surgery, dermatology, behavior problems, spay and neuter, soft-tissue surgery.
Credentials
Dr. Josslyn Bloom lists CFV and FFCP (Fear Free) credentials; Dr. Andrea Christenson lists FFCP.
Payment
Pay-over-time financing through Cherry. Established clients who refer a new client both get $50 off a visit.
After hours
Not posted; use a 24/7 ER.
License check
OVMEB facility #1077, active through Dec. 31, 2026. Dr. Bloom (#8065) and Dr. Christenson (#8485) hold active licenses.
Mixed animal · pets, horses, livestock · north of town
Bend Animal Hospital
Best for: Horses, goats, sheep and other livestock alongside the family dog
Horses & livestock
Regular vet
Weekend hours
Emergency now
A mixed-animal practice on Service Road north of Bend, established in 1996, with small and large animal surgery rooms, indoor equine exam and treatment areas, heated stalls and parking for trailers of any size.
After hours
For established clients, a veterinarian is on call 24 hours for emergency consults and farm calls through its answering service; there is a fee for emergency service.
Species
Companion pets, horses, goats, sheep, cattle and other livestock; herd-health programs.
Services
Medicine and surgery, digital dental X-rays, equine dental float, in-house lab, ultrasound and radiology, pharmacy (and Vetsource home delivery).
Local tip
Dr. Stephen Pappa’s seasonal note flags ticks on dogs and horses, especially in north Deschutes County, and recommends monthly heartworm prevention.
License check
OVMEB facility #225, active through Dec. 31, 2026. Dr. Stephen Pappa holds active license #3507.
Best for: Acupuncture, rehab and herbal medicine next to conventional care
Acupuncture & rehab
Regular vet
An integrative practice on SE Reed Market Road that combines conventional medicine with acupuncture, traditional Chinese veterinary medicine and rehabilitation. (Its old web address now goes nowhere; the current site is elevatepetbend.com.)
Integrative
Acupuncture, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, laser and shockwave therapy, physical therapy and rehab, nutrition.
Conventional
Wellness exams, vaccines, dentistry and surgery.
After hours
Its site lists Bend Animal Emergency and VRCCO for emergencies.
License check
OVMEB facility #1078, active through Dec. 31, 2026. Dr. Brooke Jacoby holds active license #6449.
Best for: An independent practice with same-day urgent care and acupuncture
Regular vet
Same-day sick visit
Acupuncture & rehab
An independent practice on SE 27th Street, “Bend’s independent veterinary practice since 1986.” It also cares for animals at the High Desert Museum.
Urgent care
“Same-day care when your pet needs it most.”
Services
Dental care, cold laser therapy, acupuncture, diagnostics, vaccines; puppy, kitten and senior “healthy pet packages” that it says save up to 20% on bundled services.
After hours
Not posted; use a 24/7 ER.
License check
OVMEB facility #1194, active through Dec. 31, 2026. Dr. Brent Post holds active license #7777.
Best for: South-end dog and cat owners who want Saturday hours and in-house orthopedic surgery
Regular vet
Weekend hours
A dog and cat practice on Powers Road in south Bend with an unusually broad in-house menu, including orthopedic and ACL surgery.
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Services
Preventive and dental care, spay and neuter, diagnostics, ophthalmology, dermatology and allergy, nutrition, microchips, surgery including orthopedic and ACL repairs, health certificates, end-of-life care, pharmacy.
Booking
Online or through the PetDesk app.
License check
OVMEB facility #1175, active through Dec. 31, 2026. Dr. Kara Tennant holds active license #8227.
Best for: Downtown and Old Bend dog and cat owners
Regular vet
Acupuncture & rehab
A dog and cat hospital at NW Olney and Wall, on the north edge of downtown. It says it does not leave animals unattended overnight; pets that need overnight monitoring are transferred to an emergency hospital.
After hours
Its after-hours line is the main number, 541-585-3739; it partners with local emergency clinics.
Services
Preventive care, dentistry, surgery (with board-certified surgeons for some cases), internal medicine, behavior, laser therapy and acupuncture; payment-plan form and online pharmacy.
License check
OVMEB facility #340, active through Dec. 31, 2026. Dr. Sarah Cummings holds active license #5796.
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More registered veterinary practices in and near Bend
These hold active Oregon facility registrations too. We didn’t give them full cards because their own sites were down, didn’t post enough to compare, or they serve a narrow niche.
Bend Equine Medical Center, 19121 Couch Market Rd: horse hospital with 24-hour emergency care and farm calls. bendequine.com, 541-388-4006
Banfield Pet Hospital, inside PetSmart at 63455 N Hwy 97 (facility #521)
Mt. Bachelor Veterinary Hospital, 61535 S Hwy 97, Ste 3 (facility #733; its website didn’t load when we checked)
Broken Top Veterinary Clinic, 67293 W Hwy 20 (facility #992)
Plateau Veterinary Hospital, 63042 Plateau Dr (facility #1008)
Four Paws Wellness Center, 600 NE Savannah Dr (facility #1257)
Mobile Cat and Dog Vet and Homestead Mobile Veterinary Service: house-call practices (facilities #574, #1332)
24/7 emergency veterinary care in Bend
Bend has two around-the-clock animal hospitals, one on SE 3rd Street and one on NE Oxford Court in northeast Bend. Save both numbers in your phone now.
Farm animals and horses: Bend Animal Hospital keeps a vet on call 24 hours for its established clients (fee applies), and Bend Equine Medical Center advertises 24-hour emergency care for horses, 365 days a year.
When to use emergency veterinary care
Go straight to a 24/7 ER, and call on the way, for:
Trouble breathing, choking, or blue or very pale gums
Collapse, seizures, or can’t stand
Hit by a car, a fall, or a dog fight with deep wounds
A swollen, hard belly with retching that brings nothing up (possible bloat)
Straining to urinate with little or nothing coming out, especially in male cats
Bleeding that won’t stop, or a long labor with no puppy or kitten
If you’re unsure, call. ER teams can tell you whether to come in now. For poisonings, also call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.
Vaccines, annual exams, dental cleanings, spay and neuter, chronic conditions, and the vet who knows your pet. Book ahead; this is where your records live.
Feline Fine Cat Clinic is the only cat-only practice in Bend. Two of its vets list Fear Free certification, and one lists a cat-specific credential (CFV).
Horses & livestock
Bend Animal Hospital treats pets, horses, goats, sheep and cattle, with indoor equine facilities and herd-health programs. For horses only, Bend Equine Medical Center runs a 24-hour hospital and farm calls.
Integrative
Elevate has the deepest menu (acupuncture, herbal and Chinese medicine, hydrotherapy, rehab). High Desert, Brookswood and Riverside offer acupuncture or laser therapy alongside regular care.
What vet care costs in Bend: posted prices
Almost no Bend practice posts exam prices. Here is everything we found posted, as of October 24, 2026:
Who
What
Posted price
FIXbend (Rawley Project), 413 NW Hill St
Rabies vaccine (dog or cat) · leptospirosis · Bordetella
First visit, new clients (code FURBABY, through 12/31/26)
$25 off
East Bend AH · Westside Pet Hospital
First exam or visit, new clients
$50 off
VRCCO
Deposit on any procedure, surgery or work-up over $600
Deposit required
CAMP (Companion Animal Medical Project)
Preventive and urgent care for pets of unhoused people
Free
FIXbend’s dog and cat surgery prices are on its pricing sheet; registration opens about three weeks before each monthly clinic and fills fast. Cats get 15% off with proof of government assistance such as an OHP card. SNIP Central requires pre-op bloodwork for pets over 5.
Why exam prices aren’t posted: the exam is the small part of most bills. Diagnostics, sedation and treatment drive the total, so ask for a written estimate (VRCCO and others build a treatment plan after the exam) before you approve anything.
2. Ask whether the practice is accepting new clients
Westside, East Bend, Pawtown, Ark, Caldera and Feline Fine say so on their sites today. Others may have a wait for a first wellness visit.
3. Ask who you will actually see
Bigger practices rotate vets. If continuity matters, ask to book with the same doctor each time. You can check any vet’s license on the OVMEB register.
4. Compare access, not just online ratings
Hours, weekend availability, same-day sick slots and what they do after hours affect you more than a star rating. Only a few practices are open Saturdays, and only Bend Veterinary Clinic’s main office on Sundays.
5. Ask about estimates before major work
Ask for a written estimate with a range, what’s included (anesthesia, bloodwork, pain meds, rechecks) and when payment is due. VRCCO requires a deposit over $600.
Pet insurance and payment
Pay at the visit, claim later. Most pet insurance reimburses you after you pay. VRCCO can process Trupanion claims at checkout, and Bend Veterinary Clinic recommends Trupanion.
Financing: CareCredit at VRCCO and East Bend (on $200 and up); Scratchpay at VRCCO; Cherry at Feline Fine.
Wellness plans spread routine care into monthly payments: Bend Veterinary Clinic (parasite prevention plus 10% off), Ark (Care Companion), High Desert (packages up to 20% off bundled services), Westside (preventive packages). Compare the yearly total against paying per visit.
Buy insurance before you need it. Policies generally exclude conditions your pet already has, so a plan bought after a diagnosis won’t cover that problem.
Moving to Bend with a pet
Send records ahead and book a first visit soon after you arrive; established clients get in faster when something goes wrong.
Cheatgrass and foxtails. VRCCO’s urgent care lists cheatgrass removal among its common cases. Check ears, paws, noses and eyes after high desert hikes, especially early summer.
Ticks and mosquitoes. Bend Animal Hospital reports ticks on dogs and horses, especially in north Deschutes County, and recommends monthly heartworm prevention.
Porcupine quills are on VRCCO’s list of common urgent-care cases; they’re a same-day vet visit, not a pliers job.
Altitude and dry air: Bend sits at about 3,600 feet. Carry water for dogs on trails.
Dog licenses: the Humane Society of Central Oregon handles Deschutes County dog licensing and renewal.
Are you taking new clients, and how soon is the first wellness visit?
Do you keep same-day slots for sick pets?
Who covers after hours: an on-call vet, or do you send us to an ER?
Do you see my species (cats only, birds, reptiles, rabbits)?
Can I book with the same vet each time?
Do you post or quote exam and vaccine prices?
Do you offer wellness plans, and what’s the yearly total?
Which financing do you take, and do you file pet insurance claims?
Are dentals done with full-mouth X-rays and anesthesia monitoring?
Where do you refer for surgery, specialists or overnight care?
Frequently asked questions
Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Bend?
Yes, two. Bend Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (1245 SE 3rd St, 541-385-9110) is open 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays. VRCCO East (62889 NE Oxford Ct, 541-209-6960) runs a 24/7 emergency hospital with specialists on site. Neither needs an appointment, but calling on the way helps them prepare.
What is the difference between urgent care and emergency care for pets?
Urgent care is for same-day problems that are not life-threatening, such as limping, vomiting without collapse, ear or eye problems, small cuts, cheatgrass or porcupine quills. VRCCO West runs a weekday urgent care (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m.) and several primary vets take same-day sick visits. Emergency care is for trouble breathing, collapse, major trauma, poisoning, seizures, bloat or uncontrolled bleeding: go straight to a 24/7 ER.
Is there a cat-only veterinarian in Bend?
Yes. Feline Fine Cat Clinic at 61249 S Hwy 97, Ste 120 sees only cats, with no dogs in the building. It is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and gives new clients a free nail trim, plus a free wellness exam for cats adopted from a local shelter.
Is there a veterinarian in Bend that treats horses or livestock?
Bend Animal Hospital on Service Road is a mixed-animal practice for pets, horses, goats, sheep and other livestock, with indoor equine facilities and 24-hour on-call service for established clients. Bend Equine Medical Center on Couch Market Road is a horse hospital that advertises 24-hour emergency care 365 days a year.
Which Bend vets offer same-day appointments?
On their own sites: Central Oregon Animal Hospital (same-day and next-day, based on availability), Pawtown Veterinary Care, Ark Animal Clinic, High Desert Veterinary and Caldera Veterinary Center. VRCCO West is a weekday urgent care that takes walk-ins. Bend Veterinary Clinic sees urgent cases during business hours, including weekends at its main clinic.
Should I choose the closest veterinarian?
Distance matters for a sick pet and for regular visits, but hours, species and how you get in matter more. A practice that is taking new clients, keeps hours that fit your schedule and sees your kind of animal beats one that is five minutes closer and booked out.
Should I establish a veterinarian before my pet gets sick?
Yes. Some services, like Bend Animal Hospital’s 24-hour on-call line, are only for established clients, and an existing patient with records on file is easier to fit in. Book a wellness visit soon after you move or adopt, and send your old records ahead.
How much does an emergency vet visit cost in Bend?
Neither Bend ER posts prices. VRCCO says payment is due at the time of service and that it requires a deposit for any procedure, surgery or diagnostic work-up over $600, and it takes CareCredit and Scratchpay. Ask for a written estimate before treatment starts.
Is there low-cost spay, neuter or vaccine help near Bend?
FIXbend, run by the nonprofit Rawley Project at 413 NW Hill St, holds monthly low-cost spay and neuter clinics and walk-in vaccine clinics (rabies $25, microchip $35, free DAPP and FVRCP through Petco Love). SNIP Central in Redmond posts a $145 cat spay and $120 cat neuter package. CAMP provides free care to pets of people who are unhoused.
How do I check that a Bend vet is licensed?
Search the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board’s public register. It lists each veterinarian’s license and status and each clinic’s facility registration. Every practice in this guide had an active facility registration on October 24, 2026.
Sources and license checks
Every practice detail above comes from the practice’s own website, checked October 24, 2026. Facility registrations and individual vet licenses come from the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board public register the same day. We left out anything we couldn’t confirm. If a clinic’s site and this page disagree, trust the clinic.
Photos: veterinarian with a Maltese, Nenad Stojkovic (CC BY 2.0); kitten checkup, U.S. National Guard (public domain); both via Wikimedia Commons. A practice’s listing here isn’t an endorsement.
