Ophthalmologist

Ophthalmologist Position at VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital & Referral Center

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital & Referral Center located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is looking for an Ophthalmologist who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team. Vet Care is a hybrid hospital, meaning we offer both specialty and primary care services. We have a wonderful group of general practitioners and specialists and we pride ourselves on prioritizing collegiality and collaboration. Our emphasis on team work means there is always someone to provide a second opinion or helping hand and sick ER patients can easily be transferred to the appropriate service. We have multiple veterinarians that have been at Vet Care for well over a decade (and some over three decades!). Vet Care has boarded specialists in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, cardiology and surgery. On the support staff side, we have an experienced patient care team, a phenomenal client service team, and the best referral management department in the country. Our stable management team prioritizes patient care and associate well-being and retention. Love teaching? We have a robust rotating internship program that offers you the opportunity to work with a new group of young veterinarians every year.

Vet Care recently moved into a beautiful, new, 35,000 foot hospital in northeast Albuquerque. We have dedicated suites for ultrasound, endoscopy, 6 surgical suites, oncology (including a chemo hood), ER procedures, and I-131 treatment. We also offer state-of-the-art equipment for imaging including a 128-slice CT scanner, an MRI, and three ultrasound machines. Our new hospital is equipped with a linear accelerator; we are the only hospital in New Mexico able to offer radiation therapy. Our hospital is AAHA-accredited, and we are an AAFP Gold Cat-Friendly Practice.

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $200,000 -$300,000.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

WOOF University offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

VCA Academy's Mentorship Program participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

100% paid professional liability coverage

100% paid life insurance

100% paid short-term and long-term disability insurance

Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

VCA Animal Hospitals