Veterinarian

Del Norte Animal Clinic, a full-service, AAHA-accredited hospital, is growing and looking for the next full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team! This is a great opportunity for new graduates or experienced veterinarians.

Your well-being matters:

We invest in our team in hopes that Del Norte becomes a long-term career choice and Albuquerque becomes your new home.

• Work-life balance: flexible schedules with generous PTO and NO on-call or ER hours to ensure you have time to enjoy life outside of work
• Financial freedom: competitive salary and 401(k) contributions to help you reach your financial goals
• Advance your skills: professional development assistance, CE reimbursement, ongoing mentoring, and full support from a talented and passionate staff to help you every step of the way
• Professional development: practice skills you’re already proficient in or explore areas you’d like to learn
• Healthy lifestyle: medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents
• Plus much more!

Your qualifications:

• Experience executing high standards of care
• Experience working with small animals
• Desire to build relationships with the local community
• Exhibit a true passion for fostering the well-being of pets and their families
• State Veterinary Board License (must be in good standing)

Day in the life:

• Collaborate with our knowledgeable and dedicated team: Our staff undergo extensive training to develop their professional and technical skills. You'll receive full support from our highly skilled team to help you every step of the way!
• Practice medicine your way: Practice skills you’re already proficient in or explore areas you’d like to learn.
• Enjoy a positive work environment: Our central philosophy is a team approach that utilizes effective communication skills, active listening, empathy, and personal attention. We treat our staff, clients, and patients with dignity, respect, and professionalism.
• Partner with clients: Advocate for the pet to plan follow-up visits, provide home-care instructions and education to ensure life-long health
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records
• Deliver medical and surgical treatments with formulary approved pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment, in accordance with our standards
• Practice in accordance with state practice act and principles of veterinary medical ethics

Live your best, balanced life in New Mexico!

With 310 days of sunshine, Albuquerque is perfect for outdoor activities including biking, skiing, and hiking. The incomparable weather and scenery also make Albuquerque the hot air ballooning capital of the world! Diverse cultures, authentic art, and dynamic traditions have shaped the vibrant city. Whether your idea of fun means cruising down iconic Route 66, soaking in a beautifully painted sunset, skiing the slopes of Sandia Peak, or playing a round of golf, Albuquerque is an oasis in the high desert.

Get to know us:

We are a full-service AAHA accredited hospital that provides quality veterinary care for dogs and cats. Our mission is to provide the highest standards in the areas of preventive medicine, diagnosis, and treatment. We offer a range of services, including wellness exams, dentistry, surgery, radiology, boarding, and intensive care. Equipped with an in-house lab, digital radiography, a stand-alone isolation ward, and a dedicated surgical suite, animals are in great hands at Del Norte Animal Clinic. To learn more about our practice and discover how we make our hospital feel like home, visit https://delnorteanimalclinic.wordpress.com.

Don’t Wait!

If you are interested in becoming part of a practice team with an excellent community reputation, a positive work environment, focus on providing authentic service while living your best-balanced life, APPLY NOW!