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National Veterinary Associates

Medical Director

albuquerque, NM

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Job description

Compensation Range – Based on experience / Sign-On Bonus – $100,000

Full-Time opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule : 80% Clinical, 20% Administrative, 3 days weekly.

Join an established emergency and critical care hospital where advanced medicine, compassionate patient care, and a collaborative team culture come together. As Medical Director, you’ll have the opportunity to provide clinical leadership while supporting the continued growth and development of an experienced emergency team.

At Route 66, you’ll do more than practice—you’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine. You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians. As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight:

Albuquerque offers the perfect mix of outdoor adventure, rich culture, and Southwest charm. From hiking and biking in the Sandia Mountains to exploring historic Old Town, enjoying distinctive New Mexican cuisine, and experiencing the famous Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, there is always something to explore.

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

Sign-on or relocation assistance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and professional development support

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to the emergency and critical care team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.

Support high-quality emergency and critical care medicine and help promote consistent clinical standards across the hospital.

Partner with hospital leadership to support team development, operational goals, and the continued growth of the emergency and critical care service.

Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.

Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and support seamless communication and continuity of care.

Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring:

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.

Board Certification or Residency Trained.

Strong clinical experience in emergency and critical care medicine, with a passion for mentorship and team development.

Demonstrated leadership experience and a collaborative approach to working with doctors, technicians, and hospital leadership.

Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.

A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us At Ethos, this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

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.

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Worksite address

albuquerque, NM, 87101, US

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