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Veterinary Surgeon

National Veterinary Associates

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon (Residency-Trained or Boarded)
Route 66 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center - Albuquerque, NM


Advance Your Surgical Career in a Culture-Driven, Specialty ER Hospital

Route 66 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center is seeking a Residency-Trained or Boarded Veterinary Surgeon to join our collaborative, growing team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As one of the region's first true specialty hospitals, we've built a reputation for excellence in emergency medicine, and we're continuing to expand with the recent addition of a Criticalist and plans to bring on Internal Medicine and Surgery services.


Why Route 66?

  • 24/7 Hospital with a strong referral base
  • Fully integrated with Ethos Veterinary Health and ERI (ER Immerse program) , supporting externships, mentorship, and professional development
  • Part of a growing specialty team that thrives on collaboration and advancing care across disciplines
  • Open to flexible arrangements including full-time, part-time, or potential buyouts

A Culture That Prioritizes People

Our hospital culture is one of our proudest achievements-purposefully built to support our team both personally and professionally.

  • Mix of seasoned clinicians and energetic new grads creates a vibrant, growth-oriented environment
  • Highly collaborative medicine, with all doctors aligned on elevating care standards and mentoring across departments
  • Monthly journal clubs, open case discussions, and strong inter-doctor support
  • Culture Ambassador Program (Ethos): Led by non-leadership staff, focusing on wellness, resiliency, and setting examples like taking real lunch breaks
  • Quarterly wellness themes and an in-house wellness program that rewards the entire team for prioritizing well-being
  • Monthly team-building events and regular involvement in community and charity events like Run for the Zoo, Summer Fest, and local shelter support

Living in Albuquerque, NM

Discover the best of the Southwest lifestyle:

  • A "small big city" vibe-big enough for excitement, small enough to stay connected
  • Four true seasons, with Colorado skiing just 3 hours away
  • Outdoor paradise-just 25 minutes to hiking, mountain biking, and natural beauty
  • Rich cultural heritage rooted in Spanish and Native American traditions
  • Vibrant food scenes and arts culture
  • Affordable cost of living with opportunities to own property with acreage
  • Low commute times and high quality of life

Whether you're looking to plant long-term roots, explore part-time opportunities, or even discuss buyout options, we want to hear from you. At Route 66, you'll find more than a job-you'll find your professional home.


Ready to build something extraordinary with us? Let's connect.

Please reach out to Amanda Schultz at amanda.schultz@ethosvet.com.


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Nashville Veterinary Specialists + Animal Emergency (NVS) is a veterinary specialty and emergency hospital group with two locations in Nashville and Clarksville, Tennessee. Our Mission and primary focus is to honor the human-animal bond in all we do, focusing on patient care, client experience, and the health of our team. We believe we can never stop improving and strive to improve in all we do. Not only do we focus on patient care, but core to our hospital culture is also a focus on the health of our team, our community, and the environment. We are committed to sustainable environmental practices. NVS works in partnership with National Veterinary Associates-Compassion-First (NVA C-F). NVA-CF is the largest private owner of freestanding veterinary hospitals in North America with over 1400 locations worldwide.

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