Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian, Urgent Care and Wellness Full Time

Smith Veterinary Hospital

This is a fantastic opportunity for a general practice veterinarian eager to tackle more complex cases, or an emergency veterinarian seeking a more predictable schedule and manageable workload.

In this role, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients, clients, and colleagues!

From delivering reliable walk-in, outpatient care for pets with non-life-threatening conditions that still need to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

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 feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

Smith Veterinary Hospital is located in Sante Fe, New Mexico focusing on primary and emergency care for dogs, cats, pocket pets, and exotics. Our hospital offers a walk in service and has an established client base. We pride ourselves on teamwork and collaboration.

The Urgent Care department has been designed to meet a key need in our community and hospital. We aim to provide efficient, compassionate care to patients with non-critical conditions so that they receive great care without the wait! In the Urgent Care department, we offer walk-ins and appointments for varies conditions. We stay in close contact with the primary veterinarians to ensure those patients return for ongoing care with their family vet.

We are open Monday through Friday 7:30am - 8pm

Serving Sante Fe neighborhoods

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community - all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

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:

• Competitive compensation
  • Generous sign on bonus
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

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!

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full‑time range starting at $125k/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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