Offering up to 200K in student loan repayment assistance. At Route 66 VECCC we believe in lessening your student loan burdens. No one should struggle under their student loan debt. Join our amazing team of Veterinarians and allow us to take care of your financial needs so you can focus on saving pets' lives.

Route 66 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center is looking for an Overnight Emergency Clinician that can help create positive change in people’s lives through compassionate care for their pets. While working as part of our dynamic team you will provide quality veterinary care to our patients.

Who we are:

Our amazing team of caregivers are a positive group of people who create an atmosphere of calm even while dealing with the stress of emergency veterinary medicine. Route 66 Vet was created to provide a different experience for clients and employees alike. We aim to give back to our community by providing people with a caring compassionate atmosphere to bring their pets in a time of need. Our practice is expanding as the city of Albuquerque has embraced our hospital and has chosen it as the place for veterinary emergencies. We are expanding our talented team so we can care for our patients and clients while upholding our high customer service and exceptional medical standards.

Why New Mexico:

The Route 66 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center is in the trendy Nob Hill neighborhood close to both the University of New Mexico and Sandia National Laboratory. Albuquerque is a growing city that has an abundance of sunshine. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains we enjoy all 4 seasons with none of the sticky triple digit heated summer days. Albuquerque winters are mild yet sometimes we see a little snow. Mountain biking, hiking and world class skiing will be in your back yard! Enjoy the many cultural festivals, such as International Ballon Fiesta, Zozobra, Indian and Spanish Market and fiestas. Culture is what New Mexico is about. Come and learn about the rich history created by the Native Pueblo groups and Spanish Conquistadors.

New Building:

Our state-of-the-art, AAHA accredited, facility features digital radiology, endoscopy, advanced patient monitoring, telemetry, ultrasound, ligasure, fully equipped laboratory and entirely electronic medical records. Our new facility completed in November 2021 will allow us to care for more patients while allowing our veterinarians to have the space to comfortably practice.

Amazing Staff:

Our technical staff are composed of mainly registered veterinary technicians and assistants with years of emergency experience. Keeping a staffed hospital where our clients are cared for and our veterinarians are supported is extremely important to us. Our vets enjoy a three tech to one doctor ratio. We have a full time Veterinary Social Worker on staff to help support our staff emotionally as well as our clients.

Continuing Education:

Route 66 VECCC is a teaching hospital. We welcome students of all disciplines. Whether you are a GP who is looking to explore Emergency Medicine or a new grad who wants the guidance of a formal teaching program we can provide that to you. Our Vets collaborate together always, whether it is journal club, morbidity and mortality rounds, and even one on one training to learn new techniques and skills. Our Medical Directors are available to help guide and support every clinician we employ. We even offer a formal Intern program as well as a fast-paced ER immerse style training program for new grads.

Who we want:

We are looking for and enthusiastic, personable Veterinarian! Someone who can handle the medical aspects of the job while delivering compassion and care to our patients and clients. Emergency Veterinary medical experience is a must. Coaching and educating are important to us as we strive to create a collaborative environment where you can discuss and research cases among your colleagues.

Taking Care of our Staff:

Our business loves to give back! We ensure that our employees are cared for as well as our clients. We provide:

• Competitive Salary

• Student Loan Debt Repayment assistance

• Consistent predictable schedule

• Harmonious work/ home life balance

• Generous CE allowance

• Paid CE days

• Medical, Dental insurance and Vision

• Mental Health coverage

• Short term and Long-Term Disability

• Access to internal staff Social Worker

• Professional Liability

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

• Relocation Allowance

VMD or DVM, NM State Veterinary License, DEA

All interested candidates, please apply online or submit your CV to Linsey Beckner at linsey.beckner@ethosvet.com 

NVA Compassion-First is now Ethos Veterinary Health

We are excited to announce Ethos Veterinary Health as our new name. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and legacy NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals. This powerful new community brings together a dynamic network of ~145 hospitals, an unmatched team of experts, cutting-edge technology, and an unwavering commitment to the advancement of the animal health profession and better patient outcomes.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. 

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

About Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center

Ethos Veterinary Health (“Ethos”) consists of over 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals dedicated to advancing animal health and providing exceptional, compassionate care. With a network of over 2,000 specialty and emergency caregivers, Ethos brings together an integrated community of expertise and collaboration enabling continuous growth and learning. As one of the largest veterinary specialty networks, Ethos takes a scientific, evidence-based approach to lead the advancement of cutting-edge medicine to extend and improve the lives of pets. For more information, visit www.ethosvet.com. Ethos is the new, industry-leading community of legacy Ethos Veterinary Health, Compassion-First Pet Hospitals, SAGE Veterinary Centers, and NVA Specialty and Emergency hospitals.

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