General information
City: Albuquerque
State: New Mexico
Hospital Name: Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center
Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty
Employment Type: Permanent
Description & Requirements
Veterinary Surgeon
Full-Time opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Schedule: 4 days a week
Why Join Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center:
Route 66 is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon to establish and grow a Surgery service within an established 24/7 emergency hospital. With a strong referral network, experienced emergency team, and growing specialty presence, this is an opportunity to help shape the future of surgical care while having the support of an established hospital and broader Ethos network behind you.
You’ll have the autonomy to help shape your service, clinical interests, equipment, workflows, and scheduling while collaborating closely with Emergency Medicine and other specialty services as they grow. Route 66 is committed to creating a supportive, collaborative environment where doctors share knowledge, discuss cases openly, and invest in one another’s professional development.
At Route 66 Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Center, you’ll do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.
As part of Ethos Veterinary Health, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.
Location Highlight
Albuquerque offers a unique combination of Southwestern culture, outdoor adventure, and an easygoing quality of life. With the Sandia Mountains, hiking and mountain biking, skiing, a vibrant arts scene, and distinctive New Mexican cuisine all close by, there is plenty to explore both in and around the city.
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
· Competitive compensation
· Sign-on or relocation assistance
· No non-compete
· No negative accrual
· Health, dental, and vision insurance
· CE allowance and professional development support
· Paid time off
· Retirement savings options
· Employee assistance programs
In your day-to-day, you will:
· Establish and develop Route 66’s Surgery service.
· Provide advanced surgical care across a diverse small animal caseload.
· Help shape surgical protocols, workflows, equipment needs, and future service development.
· Collaborate closely with Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, and other specialty services as they continue to grow.
· Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians throughout Albuquerque and the surrounding region.
· Participate in case consultation, journal clubs, mentorship, and continuing education.
· Explore opportunities to develop clinical interests and advanced surgical capabilities.
· 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 state veterinary licensure.
· Board Certification in Surgery or Residency Trained in Surgery.
· Strong surgical skills and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
· Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
· A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for developing a specialty service.
· A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty 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.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Amanda Schultz at [email protected].