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ARE YOU READY TO LOVE WHERE YOU WORK?

Aztec Animal Clinic is a team of compassionate caregivers dedicated to our central goal of fostering the human-animal bond. Working here, you will be part of a community of people who put the welfare of pets first, while always treating our clients and each other with kindness and respect. As we grow, we’ll add to our staff and invite you to check out our current openings. If you think you’d be a good fit for our team, please contact us—we would enjoy the opportunity to meet you and show off our clinic!

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WHO WE ARE

Aztec Animal Clinic has provided the best in veterinary care to the pets and families of Albuquerque since 1990. We built a new 5500-square-foot facility in the historic Nob Hill District in 1998, and since then, we have grown from one veterinarian with a staff of two to seven veterinarians and a support team of 30—and counting!

We attribute our growth and consistently high levels of service, care, and employee satisfaction to the fact that we support our staff. What that means for us is open lines of communication, a commitment to achieving work-life balance that’s not just lip service, and a high support-staff-to-doctor ratio. We’ve also stepped up to become a certified Fear Free clinic, and we make continuing education a priority.

We also love the progressive, affordable community of Albuquerque, which enjoys an impressive 310 days of sun per year on average. Home to the world-famous Balloon Fiesta, this is a place of stunning natural beauty, including the Red Rocks of Gallup, the Jemez Mountains, and four distinct seasons. It really is, as our license plates say, “The Land of Enchantment.”

OUR BENEFITS

WE OFFER GENEROUS BENEFITS FOR OUR FULL-TIME SUPPORT STAFF THAT INCLUDE:

  • Very competitive wages/salary based on experience
  • PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan (simple IRA match)
  • Pet care discounts
  • CE allowance
  • Uniform allowance

OUR DVM BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Signing bonus
  • Pro-sal compensation
  • Three weeks paid time off plus two days for CE
  • Simple IRA with up to 3% employer match after 1st year
  • Gold Plan health insurance (100% paid by clinic)
  • Optional dental and vision insurance
  • Pet care discount
  • CE allowance of $1200
  • Fear Free certification
  • Paid license and professional organization membership dues & renewals as follows:
    • DEA & NM state veterinary licenses
    • AVMA, NMVMA, & Fear Free Certification membership fees
    • AVMA PLIT coverage
    • VIN membership

OPEN POSITIONS

DVM Externship

If you are a DVM/VMD student looking for exposure to a variety of cases and medical and surgical experience with a fun, well-trained team, this opportunity may be just what you were hoping for!

Aztec Animal Clinic is a locally owned and operated six-doctor practice in Albuquerque, NM’s historic Nob Hill district. Our strong team atmosphere makes us uniquely qualified to mentor veterinary students and externs.

Our unpaid externship (typically 2-6 weeks) offers:

  • Case rounds throughout the day
  • A 4.25 to 1 staff-to-doctor ratio
  • Monthly DVM meeting           
  • Access to digital ultrasound and radiography, a state-of-the-art surgical suite, benchside lab testing, an extensive pharmacy, and more!

Our priority is to foster a collaborative environment where case discussion is encouraged and case management is shared. Come see for yourself!     

Small Animal General Practitioner

Aztec Animal Clinic is seeking an additional Associate Veterinarian to join the team! We are confident that after learning more about us, you will see what a fantastic, rewarding opportunity the role can be for your career.

Practice Highlights:

  • You would be joining a large collaborative team of doctors 
  • Over five support staff per doctor
  • Fear-Free Practitioners and Staff
  • Pro-sal compensation, with a base of $100,000 – $150,000 commensurate with experience
  • Minimum three weeks vacation

About the Opportunity                                                                                           
We aim to create a sustainable work-life balance, which includes a 32-hour work week (4 days per week), 30-minute appointments, a 2-hour resource block each day, a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation time, and a rotating Saturday schedule (every 3rd Saturday half day).
                                                                                              
We pay for each of our veterinarians to attend the Advanced Dentistry and Oral Surgery courses in Colorado Springs, CO. You will receive your own set of brand-new oral surgical instruments for these courses. This is in addition to your yearly CE stipend.
                                                                                              
About the Team                                                                                         
We have a 5 to 1 support staff-to-doctor ratio, which allows our team to focus on individualized patient care. Every member of our team is Fear Free Certified to provide the calmest environment possible for patients and humans alike. Our dedicated client liaison position handles daily callbacks and client communication.

Our priority is to foster a collaborative environment where case discussion is encouraged and case management is shared. We hold monthly doctors’ meetings that allow us to further collaborate on difficult cases, review medicine, and discuss new literature. Our team environment fosters a unique ability to provide ongoing mentorship, as someone is always nearby to lend a hand.

We frequently organize optional hospital-wide activities outside of work. Past activities have included attending a game of New Mexico United Soccer, Friday night volleyball league, paint and sip night, a company-wide picnic, and a family night at the Electric Playhouse.

Veterinary Technician

Aztec Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time Veterinary Technician to join our team. Our locally-owned practice values teamwork, cooperation, and exceptional patient care. We promote a teaching environment, and our technicians are encouraged to participate in continuing education courses. This includes obtaining Fear Free Certification, which the practice will pay for.

We strive to support a healthy work-life balance for our employees. Technicians can expect to have an hour-long lunch break each day. We offer a competitive salary based on experience. Our generous compensation plan includes paid time off, discounted pet care, Simple IRA matching, paid holidays, health insurance, and dental/vision insurance.

We ask candidates to have at least one year of outpatient technician experience. Candidates should be willing to be trained to see their own appointments as a hospital technician. Surgical experience is welcome but not required.

Thank you for considering our practice. We look forward to meeting you!

Pay: Based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Openings for this Position: 1

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you!

Please reach out to us at comm@aztecanimalclinic.com to apply.