Medical Director Veterinarian

AmeriVet • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Acequia Animal Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a full-time Medical Director Veterinarian to lead and practice small-animal general medicine. The 2024 award-winning clinic offers a steady, established caseload with wellness and preventive care, dentistry, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery. The hospital has digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house diagnostics, a pharmacy, and a surgical suite, supported by skilled technicians, assistants, and client service representatives.

The role offers clinical autonomy, collaboration, and the opportunity to support and mentor the clinic team. The hospital describes its culture as experienced, team-driven, respectful, and supportive, with strong leadership and no corporate micromanagement. The position is suited to a veterinarian who values patient care, lasting client relationships, client education, and continued professional growth.

Compensation includes a negotiable competitive annual salary, quarterly production bonuses, and an annual production-based long-term incentive cash program. The posting also describes professional development and mentorship, flexible scheduling, work-life balance, and potential relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
• Compassionate, client-centered approach to care.
• Strong communication and client-education skills.
• Clinic leadership experience or the ability to mentor.
• Willingness to be the clinic DEA license holder.

Responsibilities

• Provide small-animal veterinary care, including wellness and preventive care, dentistry, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery.
• Lead and support the clinic’s medical team and mentor colleagues.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through compassionate, client-centered care and client education.
• Serve as the clinic’s DEA license holder.

Benefits

• Competitive, negotiable annual salary and quarterly production bonuses.
• Annual production-based DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program.
• No negative accrual.
• Transparent production metrics and operational support.
• Continuing education allowance and paid licenses and professional dues.
• Referral bonus program.
• Flexible scheduling, work-life balance, and mentorship programs.
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses available.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing.
• Student loan assistance.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental health resources.
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree