Veterinary Cardiologist

AAVMP; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center in Albuquerque, NM seeks a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Cardiologist to establish and grow a Cardiology service within a 24/7 emergency hospital.

You will shape workflows, equipment purchases, scheduling, and clinical focus areas while collaborating with Emergency Medicine and other specialties. Ethos Veterinary Health provides mentorship, CE, and broader specialty collaboration.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency-trained in Cardiology with eligibility for licensure in New Mexico/region.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with a focus on advancing cardiac care.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with enthusiasm for developing a specialty service.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop Route 66's Cardiology service.
• Build a diverse cardiology caseload within a 24/7 emergency hospital.
• Perform advanced cardiac diagnostics and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Shape equipment purchases, workflows, scheduling, and future service development.
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and other specialties.
• Build relationships with referring veterinarians in the region.
• Engage in mentorship, continuing education, and clinical research through Ethos network.

Skills

Board Certification in Cardiology

Residency Trained in Cardiology

DVM or equivalent

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Job Description

Veterinary Cardiologist

Full-Time opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: 4 days a week

Why Join Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center.

Route 66 is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Cardiologist to establish and grow a Cardiology service within an established 24/7 emergency hospital. With a strong reputation in emergency medicine and a growing specialty team, this is an opportunity to shape a new service while building on an established referral network throughout New Mexico and the surrounding region.

You'll have the autonomy to help shape your service, including equipment, workflows, scheduling, and areas of clinical focus, while collaborating with Emergency Medicine and a growing network of specialty colleagues. With Ethos Veterinary Health behind you, you'll also have access to mentorship, continuing education, professional development, and broader specialty collaboration.

At Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center, you'll do more than practice-you'll grow, collaborate, and help shape what's possible in veterinary medicine. You'll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Albuquerque offers a unique combination of Southwestern culture, outdoor adventure, and an easygoing quality of life. With the Sandia Mountains, hiking and biking trails, skiing, a vibrant arts scene, and distinctive New Mexican cuisine all close by, there is plenty to explore both in and around the city.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Establish and develop Route 66's Cardiology service.
• Build a diverse cardiology caseload within an established 24/7 emergency hospital.
• Perform advanced cardiac diagnostics and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Help shape equipment purchases, workflows, scheduling, and future service development.
• Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and other specialty services as they continue to grow.
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding region.
• Participate in case consultation, mentorship, continuing education, and professional development through Ethos Veterinary Health.
• Explore opportunities to participate in clinical research through the Ethos network.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Cardiology or Residency Trained in Cardiology.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with a passion for advancing cardiac care.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and enthusiasm for developing a specialty service.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.