Shelter Veterinarian — High-Impact Medicine, No On-Call

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is seeking full-time veterinarians to join our team of five, offering a starting salary of $135,000 with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation bonuses available. Our shelter emphasizes medical and behavioral care for homeless animals and a supportive, hands-on learning environment.

Staff veterinarians handle high-volume spay/neuter, diverse surgical procedures, and both inpatient and outpatient care.

Qualifications

• DVM degree required and valid veterinary license.
• Experience in shelter medicine or high-volume spay/neuter is preferred.
• Ability to perform medicine, surgery and community outreach in a municipal shelter.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume spay/neuter surgeries, soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient medical care and monitoring.
• Participate in disease management protocols and preventive care.
• Engage in community outreach and public health initiatives.

Skills

Shelter medicine

HQHVSN experience

Surgery experience

Education

DVM / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital X-ray

In-house blood machines

Orthopedic equipment

Job description

The City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is seeking full-time veterinarians to join our team of five, offering a starting salary of $135,000 with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation bonuses available. Our shelter emphasizes medical and behavioral care for homeless animals and a supportive, hands-on learning environment.

Staff veterinarians handle high-volume spay/neuter, diverse surgical procedures, and both inpatient and outpatient care.