FULL TIME ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN POSITION

Smith Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian with an Urgent Care focus to join our team in Santa Fe, NM.

You can care for pets throughout every stage of their lives, build lasting relationships with clients, and become a trusted part of the local community. You’ll work alongside a supportive team in a collaborative environment that values high-quality medicine and compassionate care.

You’ll be empowered to focus on what matters most, delivering exceptional care and supporting the health and well-being of every patient. What Urgent Care Looks Like Here

A compressed week: four 10-hour shifts (or three 12s if you prefer), starting later in the day, around 11:00 a.m. Your mornings are yours.

Real autonomy, real backup: you’ll often be the doctor running urgent care, supported by a 2:1 team. The tools to work it up on the spot: an oxygen ICU, isolation wards, two ultrasound units, digital and dental radiography, a full in-house lab, and an in-house pharmacy. Plus a rotating surgery day every other week.

A chance to build something: we’re working toward urgent care five days a week, and you’ll have a real voice in shaping it. Prefer a GP/urgent care blend? About Smith Veterinary Hospital

Smith Veterinary Hospital opened in 1946. More than 75 years later, we’re still here, and the fourth generation of the Smith family still works in our hospital.

We’re an AAHA-accredited, feline-friendly certified general practice with a strong urgent care component, located in the heart of Santa Fe, focusing on wellness, same-day sick visits, internal medicine, dentistry, surgery, and urgent cases that need hospitalization or surgical intervention. Our hospital has a fast-paced, collaborative environment where everyone’s opinion counts, and a loyal client base that spans generations of Santa Fe families, along with plenty of new clients and traveling pets. We pride ourselves on treating every pet as if it were our own, protecting the human-animal bond, and honesty with clients and with each other. Clear communication, a team-first mindset, and comfort with asking questions and taking feedback are all equally important.

Our 12,640 sq. ft. hospital has separate canine and feline wings (with a separate cat entrance), 10 exam rooms, a comfort room, and a two-table surgical suite.

You’ll find hiking, fishing, and hunting minutes away, a historic downtown full of galleries and one-of-a-kind shops, and Albuquerque’s big-city amenities about an hour down the road.

We are open Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–At Smith Veterinary Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local culture with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required

New Mexico State Veterinary Board License, in good standing, prior to your start date

New graduates and experienced associates welcome

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

Plus, at Smith Veterinary Hospital: 120 hours of PTO, a $3,500 discretionary fund, board prep support, an extra-shift pay rate, and relocation assistance.

~ Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care. Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive PlusTM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve. At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets.