Associate Veterinarian

Nurture your passion for healing when you join our team that fosters a culture of quality medicine in a friendly environment. We provide a caseload that affords opportunities to evolve both your medical and surgical skills including full medical work ups, emergency surgeries, and routine surgeries and dental cleanings. We work together to manage cases and help each other maintain a positive work/life balance.

At Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic our team is our basis of what makes our business successful. Our new team member needs to embrace the culture of empathy, compassion, and kindness to both coworkers and clients.

About us

For 16 years, Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic has delivered quality, compassionate, friendly care to the people and animals of Taos. We have a reputation for high quality medicine in an environment that promotes education and team development. You will join a team that has two full-time and two part-time veterinarians with an excellent support staff.  We have two doctors that are certified in acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.  We do have a therapeutic laser, an ultrasound, digital radiography, Dentalaire dental machine, and in house lab equipment.

“I have never felt more personally and professionally fulfilled. Working at Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic, I was not only part of a family, but an integral part of the Taos community. I loved every minute of it.”--Dr. Olivia Love

About this role

As a veterinarian, you already know the day to day requirements of the job. Here are some other key skills the we think are important for our applicants:

• examine and triage pets to diagnose their short and long term health issues and recommend the best treatment options
• consult with clients to discuss treatment options with their pets
• soft tissue surgery skills, orthopedic skills a plus
• ability to prepare and deliver emergency procedures
• shared emergency call within our clinic and with another clinic in town  

About you

Your veterinary qualifications are essential to your success in this opportunity. We are also looking for someone with the following qualities:

• ability to develop great relationships with clients
• someone who is willing to challenge themselves to further their professional development
• be an integral part of the team with respect for all
• know your limitations and when to ask for help

Our location 

Known as a top world destination, Taos is a town that offers unique opportunities for all lifestyles. Our town has a rich and long cultural history in the arts, music, and food. We sit in the foothills of the southern Rocky Mountains and are a small town with big amenities. There are live music venues, incredible restaurants, and plenty of galleries and museums.  For the outdoor enthusiasts Taos has close access to world class skiing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking.  Our area affords the opportunity to truly take advantage of the work/life balance. 

Our offer

• Starting salary between $85,000-$95,000 depending on experience level
• Emergency bonuses for all after hours emergencies --$125-$150 per emergency call
• Signing bonus after qualified period
• 75% of premium paid for group health insurance plan
• 3 weeks paid vacation after 6 months of employment that will increase annually
• CE allowance + 5 extra paid days off for CE
• Pet discounts including goods and services
• Retirement plan with 3% match after 1 year of employment
• AVMA dues, DEA license, NM professional license, NM pharmacy license, liability insurance paid

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic is a unique opportunity to practice quality medicine in a picturesque setting. Our team is waiting for a quality, honest, and driven person to join us for the next phase of their career.