Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Veterinarian Opportunity

Full-Time opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: Full-Time | Swing Shift or Overnight Shift

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.

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.

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

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.

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.