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Description
Imagine a place where your medicine is valued, your team actually likes each other, and your workday feels purposeful instead of draining. Where appointments aren’t rushed, learning is encouraged, the sunlight is endless, and the culture is genuinely warm.
Welcome to your new favorite job in Rio Rancho, NM. Rio Rancho is a safe, top-ranked city with 365 days of sunshine, minimal snow, no bugs, and a calm, suburban feel just outside Albuquerque.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Privately owned, multi doctor practice
- Supportive culture with long-term team members
- Mentorship with collaborative doctors who enjoy teaching
- Fear Free environment
- Ability to explore your clinical interests
- Natural light in every room — you can do surgery and watch it snow outside
- A place where “doing what’s best for the pet” is the core philosophy
- State-of-the-art facility: Digital radiography/dental, in-house lab, ultrasound, endoscope, hot laser, cold laser, PiezoWave therapy, and more
The Role
- 4-day workweek (Mon–Thu or Tue–Fri)
- No weekends, no on-call
- Small animal GP-focused (optional urgent care)
- 30-minute appointments
- Perform surgery one day per week, including routine procedures and dentals
- New grads or experienced DVMs welcome
Compensation & Benefits
- ProSal (base + commission; NO negative accrual)
- Medical/Dental/Vision: We pay 50% of employee premium
- Simple IRA with 3% match
- CE: $3,500 + 1 week PTO
- Memberships/Dues/Licenses
- PTO + 9 paid holidays
We're excited to meet passionate veterinarians who share our values and want to be part of our exceptional team. If you're looking for a practice that supports your growth, values work-life balance, and prioritizes excellent patient care in a beautiful setting, we'd love to hear from you. Contact erinb@dvmrs.com.