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Job Description

Veterinary Surgeon (Residency-Trained or Boarded)
Route 66 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center - Albuquerque, NM

Advance Your Surgical Career in a Culture-Driven, Specialty ER Hospital

Route 66 Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Center is seeking a Residency-Trained or Boarded Veterinary Surgeon to join our collaborative, growing team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As one of the region's first true specialty hospitals, we've built a reputation for excellence in emergency medicine, and we're continuing to expand with the recent addition of a Criticalist and plans to bring on Internal Medicine and Surgery services.

Why Route 66?

• 24/7 Hospital with a strong referral base
• Fully integrated with Ethos Veterinary Health and ERI (ER Immerse program) , supporting externships, mentorship, and professional development
• Part of a growing specialty team that thrives on collaboration and advancing care across disciplines
• Open to flexible arrangements including full-time, part-time, or potential buyouts

A Culture That Prioritizes People

Our hospital culture is one of our proudest achievements-purposefully built to support our team both personally and professionally.

• Mix of seasoned clinicians and energetic new grads creates a vibrant, growth-oriented environment
• Highly collaborative medicine, with all doctors aligned on elevating care standards and mentoring across departments
• Monthly journal clubs, open case discussions, and strong inter-doctor support
• Culture Ambassador Program (Ethos): Led by non-leadership staff, focusing on wellness, resiliency, and setting examples like taking real lunch breaks
• Quarterly wellness themes and an in-house wellness program that rewards the entire team for prioritizing well-being
• Monthly team-building events and regular involvement in community and charity events like Run for the Zoo, Summer Fest, and local shelter support

Living in Albuquerque, NM

Discover the best of the Southwest lifestyle:

• A "small big city" vibe-big enough for excitement, small enough to stay connected
• Four true seasons, with Colorado skiing just 3 hours away
• Outdoor paradise-just 25 minutes to hiking, mountain biking, and natural beauty
• Rich cultural heritage rooted in Spanish and Native American traditions
• Vibrant food scenes and arts culture
• Affordable cost of living with opportunities to own property with acreage
• Low commute times and high quality of life

Whether you're looking to plant long-term roots, explore part-time opportunities, or even discuss buyout options, we want to hear from you. At Route 66, you'll find more than a job-you'll find your professional home.

Ready to build something extraordinary with us? Let's connect.

Please reach out to Amanda Schultz at [email protected].

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

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.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.