Shelter Veterinarian - High-Impact Medicine, 4x10s

Animal Welfare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Sick days

Holidays

Continuing education allowance

RETIREMENT contribution (PERA)

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is actively seeking full-time veterinarians to join our experienced team. Starting salary is $135,000 with a $10,000 hiring incentive and relocation bonuses available.

Join a progressive, open-admission municipal shelter that handles about 18,000 annual intakes and offers comprehensive benefits, including paid leave, CE allowance, and strong retirement contributions. DVM and NM license required.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and NM veterinary license required.
• Experience in shelter medicine preferred.
• Valid New Mexico Driver's License required.
• City Operator's Permit (COP) required within 6 months.
• New Mexico euthanasia technician license required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• High-volume, high-quality spay/neuter surgeries.
• Inpatient and outpatient treatment and monitoring.
• Participation in disease management protocols.
• Community outreach programs.
• Flexible schedule; expected four 10-hour days; no on-call burden.

Skills

Shelter medicine

HQHVSN

Spay/neuter

Soft tissue surgery

Orthopedic surgery

Dentistry

Inpatient care

Education

DVM degree

NM state license

Tools

Digital x-ray

In-house blood machines

Orthopedic equipment

Electrocautery

Job description

The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is actively seeking full-time veterinarians to join our experienced team. Starting salary is $135,000 with a $10,000 hiring incentive and relocation bonuses available.

Join a progressive, open-admission municipal shelter that handles about 18,000 annual intakes and offers comprehensive benefits, including paid leave, CE allowance, and strong retirement contributions. DVM and NM license required.