Veterinary Career Center

Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic, a full-service, small animal practice with a loyal client base, is seeking a full-time veterinarian! This is a great opportunity for new graduates or experienced veterinarians who are drawn to adventurous mountain towns.

Your well-being matters:

We invest in our team in hopes that Salazar Road becomes a long-term career choice and Taos, NM, becomes your new home.

• Work-life balance: flexible schedules with generous PTO to ensure you have time to do what you love and enjoy life outside of work
• Financial freedom: competitive salary and 401(k) to help you reach your financial goals
• Advance your skills: professional development assistance, CE allowance, and ongoing mentoring
• Professional development: practice skills you’re already proficient in or explore areas you’d like to learn
• Healthy lifestyle: medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits for you and eligible dependents.
• Plus much more—like an annual ski pass!

Qualifications:

• Experience executing high standards of care
• Primary focus is small animal medicine, exotics are also seen
• Desire to build relationships with the local community
• Exhibit a true passion for fostering the well-being of pets and their families
• State Veterinary Board License (must be in good standing)

Day in the life:

• Collaborate with our knowledgeable and dedicated team: Numerous long-term technicians and assistants make up our highly skilled support staff. You'll receive full support from our team to help you every step of the way!
• Practice medicine your way: Practice skills you’re already proficient in or explore areas you’d like to learn.
• Enjoy a positive work environment: Work in a drama free, communicative, and supportive environment
• Partner with clients: Advocate for the pet to plan follow-up visits, provide home-care instructions and education to ensure life-long health
• Maintain relevant, comprehensive medical records
• Deliver medical and surgical treatments with formulary approved pharmaceuticals, supplies, and equipment, in accordance with our standards
• Practice in accordance with state practice act and principles of veterinary medical ethics

Live your best life in Taos!

Routinely found on “best of” lists, Taos, New Mexico, is a spectacular mountain town full of culture, tradition, and adventure. Home to a world-class ski resort, a World Heritage Site, and majestic landscape, Taos has become the Soul of the Southwest and a destination for distinctive cuisine, a thriving music scene, and (of course) natural beauty. Located in northern New Mexico, Taos is also known for historic adobe structures and galleries/museums that showcase regional artwork and preserve Native American history. With 300+ days of sunshine and over 1,000 square miles of public wilderness land, adventure is always calling in Taos. Take a plunge in the beautiful Ro Grande, test your strength at rock climbing, explore the outdoors on horseback, or hit the slopes for some skiing—the possibilities are endless!

Get to know us:

At Salazar Road Veterinary Clinic, our mission is to provide high quality, modern veterinary care in a compassionate, clean, and friendly environment. Our practice provides an array of services, from wellness care and dentistry to surgery and alternative medicine (acupuncture, herbal medicine). Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and a complete in-house lab to treat companion and exotic animals in the Taos community. To learn more about Salazar Road and meet the team, visit https://www.salazarroadvetclinic.com.

Don’t wait!

If you are interested in becoming part of an excellent practice while living your best-balanced life, APPLY NOW!