Associate Veterinarian

Smith Veterinary Hospital; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

401(k) with employer match

Lyra Health mental health resources

Free continuing education (CE) courses

Parental leave

Employer-sponsored childcare and elder

Relocation assistance

Student loan management tools

Job summary

Smith Veterinary Hospital, part of Thrive Pet Healthcare, in Santa Fe, NM, is seeking a full-time Small Animal GP Veterinarian to join our collaborative team. The hospital features modern imaging, in-house lab, and a full in-house pharmacy to support comprehensive patient care.

We offer a progressive compensation model with production-based pay and no negative accrual. New graduates are welcome, with mentorship from our Medical Director and a Regional Mentor to support ongoing development.

Qualifications

• DVM / VMD or equivalent with NM license in good standing before start date
• Active DEA license or DEA eligible
• Licensed in another state? NM licensure support and relocation assistance available
• New graduates and experienced associates welcome

Responsibilities

• Manage a GP caseload including wellness, internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery
• Four 10-hour shifts per week with weekends off; no Urgent Care shifts
• Collaborate with a team of doctors and support staff; refer overnight cases to a 24/7 hospital nearby
• Utilize in-house tools: ultrasound, radiography, full in-house lab and in-house pharmacy
• Mentorship from Medical Director and Regional Mentor to support professional development

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Job description

Description

Smith Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full-time Small Animal GP Veterinarian to join our team in Santa Fe, NM

About You

Maybe you’re not looking. But one of these probably sounds familiar:

• You’re a GP who likes the cases that need a real workup.
• You’re an ER or urgent care doctor ready to trade overnights for clients you’ll see again.
• You’re a new grad who’d rather not figure out your first year on your own.

We believe you shouldn't have to navigate challenging cases alone. With seven doctors on staff, there's always an opportunity to collaborate, share perspectives, and learn from one another.

People stay here. Our longest-tenured team member has been with us for 25 years, our Medical Director 21, and our Practice Manager 16. Tenure like that is hard to fake.

Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities - plus, no negative accrual.

What General Practice Looks Like Here

• Your week: four ten-hour shifts, weekends off. We’re open Monday through Friday.
• Real autonomy, real backup: your own GP caseload (wellness, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery) with dedicated, experienced support staff. No urgent care shifts, and overnight cases go to the 24/7 hospital minutes away.
• More medicine, regular surgery: plenty of internal medicine work-ups, same-day sick visits that sometimes need hospitalization or surgery, and a rotating surgery day every other week.
• The tools to work it up on the spot: an oxygen ICU, isolation wards, two ultrasound units, digital and dental radiography, a full in-house lab, and an in-house pharmacy.
• Your first year, not on your own: new grads get a full year of structured mentorship from our experienced Medical Director and a Regional Mentor focused on your continued development.
• A chance to build something: we're working toward building a team of eight to ten doctors, bringing together talented veterinarians who share our commitment to exceptional patient care.

About Smith Veterinary Hospital

We opened in 1946. In 1950, our founder, Dr. Edwin J. Smith, treated a badly burned bear cub pulled from a New Mexico wildfire - the cub the world came to know as Smokey Bear. The fourth generation of the Smith family still works here.

We’re an AAHA-accredited, feline-friendly certified general practice seeing dogs and cats - wellness, internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery, plus same-day sick visits for our own clients. Our client base spans generations of Santa Fe families who come back to us year after year. A team-first mindset and comfort with asking questions matter here.

Our 12,640 sq. ft. hospital has separate canine and feline wings with a dedicated cat entrance, 10 exam rooms, and a two-table surgical suite.

Santa Fe has a small-town feel without being a small town - hiking and fishing minutes away, a historic downtown, and Albuquerque an hour south. We serve Santa Fe County and northern New Mexico.

Your Experience & Skills

• DVM / VMD or equivalent, with a New Mexico license in good standing before your start date
• Active DEA license or DEA eligible
• Licensed in another state? We’ll walk you through New Mexico licensure, and relocation assistance is available.
• New graduates and experienced associates both welcome

Benefits – Our Care In Action

• Health, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• FREE CE courses, plus Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship and RACE-accredited dental education
• Paid parental leave, employer-sponsored childcare and elder care, and pet perks
• Student loan management tools and assistance
• Relocation assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

Compensation

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience, with an annual full-time PROSAL salary starting at $130,000. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, and experience.

About Thrive

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare partners with over 380 hospitals nationwide. Locally rooted and nationally connected - our hospitals keep their own identities.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.