Associate Veterinarian

FirstCash; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

Mental health resources (Lyra Health)

Paid parental leave

Free CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service-discs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Smith Veterinary Hospital in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian with an Urgent Care focus. Work four 10-hour shifts (or three 12s) starting around 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., with strong autonomy and a 2:1 support team.

In-house ICU, radiography, lab, and pharmacy enable immediate workups. Thrive partnership offers growth and resources. The hospital emphasizes compassionate care, community relationships, and a long-term home for both new graduates and experienced doctors,

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• NM Veterinary Board license in good standing.
• Active DEA license or eligibility.
• New graduates and experienced associates welcome.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced GP setting and seeking a long-term home.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care in a busy GP setting with a 2:1 team backing.
• Own cases from triage to discharge and collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Strong client communication

Team collaboration

Fast-paced GP

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

NM State Veterinary Board License

DEA license or eligible

Job description

Description

Smith Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian with an Urgent Care focus to join our team in Santa Fe, NM.

About You

You can care for pets throughout every stage of their lives, build lasting relationships with clients, and become a trusted part of the local community. You’ll work alongside a supportive team in a collaborative environment that values high-quality medicine and compassionate care.

You’ll be empowered to focus on what matters most, delivering exceptional care and supporting the health and well-being of every patient. Wherever you are in your career, this is a place where you can continue to grow.

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

What Urgent Care Looks Like Here

• A compressed week: four 10-hour shifts (or three 12s if you prefer), starting later in the day, around 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Your mornings are yours.
• Real autonomy, real backup: you’ll often be the doctor running urgent care, supported by a 2:1 team. Great if you like owning the case from triage to discharge.
• 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. Plus a rotating surgery day every other week.
• A chance to build something: we’re working toward urgent care five days a week, and you’ll have a real voice in shaping it. Prefer a GP/urgent care blend? We’re open to that too.

About Smith Veterinary Hospital

Smith Veterinary Hospital opened in 1946. In 1950, our founder, Dr. Edwin J. Smith, treated a badly burned bear cub rescued from a New Mexico wildfire, the cub the world came to know as Smokey Bear. More than 75 years later, we’re still here, and the fourth generation of the Smith family still works in our hospital.

We’re an AAHA-accredited, feline-friendly certified general practice with a strong urgent care component, located in the heart of Santa Fe, focusing on wellness, same-day sick visits, internal medicine, dentistry, surgery, and urgent cases that need hospitalization or surgical intervention. Our hospital has a fast-paced, collaborative environment where everyone’s opinion counts, and a loyal client base that spans generations of Santa Fe families, along with plenty of new clients and traveling pets. We pride ourselves on treating every pet as if it were our own, protecting the human-animal bond, and honesty with clients and with each other. Clear communication, a team-first mindset, and comfort with asking questions and taking feedback are all equally important.

Our clients say it best: they come back because we fit them in when their pet can’t wait, and because our team’s compassion shows from the moment they walk through the door. Our 12,640 sq. ft. hospital has separate canine and feline wings (with a separate cat entrance), 10 exam rooms, a comfort room, and a two-table surgical suite.

Santa Fe has a small-town feel without being a small town. You’ll find hiking, fishing, and hunting minutes away, a historic downtown full of galleries and one-of-a-kind shops, and Albuquerque’s big-city amenities about an hour down the road.

We are open Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Serving Santa Fe County and northern New Mexico.

At Smith Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

Your Experience & Skills

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• New Mexico State Veterinary Board License, in good standing, prior to your start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• New graduates and experienced associates welcome
• Comfortable in a fast-paced GP setting, and looking for a long-term home to build lasting client relationships

Benefits – Our Care In Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Plus, at Smith Veterinary Hospital: 120 hours of PTO, a $3,500 discretionary fund, board prep support, an extra-shift pay rate, and 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.

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.

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.