Veterinary Cardiologist

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

CE allowance & professional dev

Paid time off

Retirement options

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Veterinary Cardiologist to establish and grow a Cardiology service within a high-volume, 24/7 emergency hospital. The position offers autonomy to shape equipment, workflows, and future service development, in collaboration with Emergency Medicine and other specialties.

You’ll be part of Ethos Veterinary Health, with access to mentorship, education, and regional specialty collaboration to advance cardiac care

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Board Certification in Cardiology or Residency Training in Cardiology.
• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with a passion for advancing cardiac care.

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.
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care and other specialty services.
• Build relationships with referring veterinarians throughout Albuquerque and the region.
• Participate in mentorship, continuing education, and professional development through Ethos network.

Skills

Clinical & diagnostic skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Board Certification in Cardiology

Residency training in Cardiology

Job description

Hospital Name: Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

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.