Vet Serves in Bend, OR

Dr. JoAnne Dixon

Verified Veterinarian

26 reviews

Why I provide at-home pet euthanasia

I see veterinary medicine as a profession of service, service to the animals in need of care and service to their owners who share and mutually celebrate the human animal bond. Every animal whom I care for teaches me something and helps me be a better veterinarian and a better person. In-home euthanasia is a gift that we can give our pets. We can provide solace for them and our families by letting them pass on in a place they know surrounded by those they love. In-home euthanasia allows us to be able to advocate for our pets and make the choice for how we want to say goodbye.

Education

Undergraduate: University of Washington - 1993

Veterinary Medicine: Washington State University - 1997

  • Based InBend, OR
  • Service areasBend & Surrounding Areas
  • Work Experience26+ years
  • Animals ServedAll Dogs, Cats, Small Mammals, & Rabbits
  • Notice Required2 hours

General availability

Thursday7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Availability each week can vary based on demand and scheduling. Please provide a minimum 2 hour advance notice for all bookings.

Services provided

At home pet euthanasia

Dr. JoAnne Dixon will help your beloved pet transition peacefully in the comfort of of their home, surrounded by loved ones

Est. CostStarting at $300

Pet cremation

Dr. JoAnne Dixon will arrange and handle all of your cremation needs, including careful and loving transportation of your pet to the crematorium through private or communal process handled

Est. CostFrom $75 - $390

Keepsakes

Clay paw prints, wooden urns with personalizations available with ashes returned

Est. CostStarting at $30

What pet parents are saying

We lost our 7 yr old German Pinscher to cancer a few weeks ago. Dr. Dixon came to our home to manage his euthanasia. Her help was so professional and compassionate. She arrived on time, explained what to expect, and talked calmly through the passing. We chose euthanasia at home out of love and respect for a dear member of our family. It was absolutely brutal emotionally. I would never recommend this to anyone, but I will absolutely euthanize every one of our pets at home if at all possible. If you are reading this, I'm so sorry for your loss. If you are reading this, your pet is so lucky to have had you in their life.

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5.0
May 23 2025 by Andy H.
Review by Andy H.
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Very caring and gentle experience. Letting go of our almost 18 year old cat was so much easier in our own home on his own bed. Communication was great, and it was an extremely peaceful passing with no pain or stress whatsoever.

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5.0
May 15 2025 by Lisa-Britt D.
Review by Lisa-Britt D.
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I seldom leave reviews but my experience with Dr. Dixon deserves recognition. Her care, compassion and communication was as good as I could ever hope for in that painful time of losing a beloved. Missy is the 4th Dog I have had to make that painful decision with and the transition was made easier with Dr. Dixon's Love and Care. thank you Tim

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5.0
May 05 2025 by tim faherty
Review by tim faherty
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She was definitely professional and efficient on the day of. However, when delivering the ashes she left them on our front porch without even ringing the bell. We were home luckily (and had told her we would be) but have had package thefts before and it left kind of a bad taste in our mouth. The paw print was also poorly done with a long smear on one of the toes.

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4.0
Sep 08 2025 by Marc H.
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Dr. Dixon is my animal hero! The way she came on very short notice to help my Rosie over the Bridge was such an enormous relief to me. The peaceful passing of my dog gave me the chance to hold that memory as a positive one in my heart The added service of cremation and the return of her ashes was another way to make a difficult time a bit easier. The fact that Dr. Dixon comes from La Pine to all over Bend shows how generous and caring she is. Lyn McClure

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5.0
Feb 03 2025 by Evelyn M.
Review by Evelyn M.
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She was very caring in our heartbreaking time of need. Very thoughtful. Will definitely call in the future and have already recommended to some others.Thank you so much

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5.0
Aug 27 2024 by Elisha N
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