Associate Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) - Surgery, Integrative Medicine & Exotics - Taos, New Mexico

Western Veterinary Partners•Taos, NM

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic in Taos, New Mexico, is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to provide high-quality, evidence-based, compassionate veterinary care. The clinic is a collaborative, multi-doctor small-animal general practice serving dogs, cats, birds, exotic pets, and pocket pets. Services include preventive and wellness care, internal medicine, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, digital radiology, in-house diagnostics, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other integrative therapies. Exotic and pocket-pet medicine is optional, depending on the veterinarian’s interests. The clinic offers experienced support staff, mentorship for early-career veterinarians, medical freedom, and opportunities to develop surgical and dental skills or pursue special interests. Its equipment and resources include digital radiography, a complete in-house laboratory, a modern surgical suite, advanced dental equipment, and integrative medicine resources. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with full-time or part-time opportunities and no weekends, emergency hours, or on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine, or equivalent certification for international graduates.
Active New Mexico veterinary license in good standing, or ability to obtain licensure before the start date.
Successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).
Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine.
Strong communication and client education skills.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care.
Passion for continued learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Experience in small-animal general practice.
Interest in surgery, dentistry, and preventive medicine.
Interest in avian, exotic, or pocket-pet medicine.
Interest in acupuncture, integrative medicine, or alternative therapies.
Experience with digital radiography and in-house diagnostics.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive veterinary care, including preventive and wellness care and internal medicine.
Perform or develop skills in soft tissue surgery and dentistry, as appropriate.
Communicate with clients and educate them about their pets’ care.
Provide patient care collaboratively with veterinarians and support staff.
Pursue professional learning and development; areas of interest may include avian, exotic, or pocket-pet medicine and integrative therapies.