Emergency Veterinarian

Job Description Emergency Veterinarian Sign-On Bonus-$100,000 Full-Time opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico Schedule: Full-Time | Swing Shift or Overnight Shift Why Join Route 66 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center? At Route 66 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center, you'll do more than practice emergency medicine-you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them. Route 66 was created to provide a different kind of emergency veterinary experience for both clients and team members. Our caregivers are a positive, compassionate group who work together to create an atmosphere of calm, even during the challenges of emergency medicine. We are committed to providing exceptional medical care while ensuring our clients feel supported during some of their most stressful moments. As Albuquerque continues to embrace Route 66 as a trusted destination for veterinary emergencies, our hospital is growing. We're looking for an Emergency Veterinarian who wants to be part of that growth while helping us maintain the high standards of medicine, client service, compassion, and teamwork that define our hospital. As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter. Location Highlight Located in Albuquerque's vibrant Nob Hill neighborhood, Route 66 is close to the University of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratories and surrounded by restaurants, shops, culture, and outdoor recreation. With abundant sunshine, four distinct seasons, easy access to the mountains, and signature events like the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, New Mexico offers a unique combination of affordability, culture, and outdoor adventure. 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. $100,000 sign on bonus Competitive compensation with ProSal model Student loan debt repayment assistance Relocation assistance Consistent, predictable schedule Focus on work-life balance Generous CE allowance Paid CE days Medical, dental, and vision insurance Mental health coverage Short-term and long-term disability Access to an internal staff social worker Professional liability coverage Paid time off Retirement plan ER ABVP Guided Program - The ER ABVP Guided Program offers a path that meets you where you are, allowing you to reach your emergency career goals without the need for an internship. Ideal for emergency practitioners within the Ethos network looking to deepen their expertise in emergency practice, this path allows you to stay in your current Ethos network hospital, enjoying your full wages and benefits while practicing at an Ethos hospital and pursuing board certification. In your day-to-day, you will: Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals. Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions. Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment. Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine. Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care. Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations. 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 New Mexico veterinary licensure. Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred, or equivalent clinical experience. Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment. 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 emergency veterinary 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr