Cottonwood Animal Clinic in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is Seeking an Associate DVM to Join Our Expanding Team!

Cottonwood Animal Clinic is a full-service, small animal hospital that has been proudly providing top-tier care to our patients since 1997. We handle a wide variety of cases from routine wellness visits, to surgical procedures and urgent care without the demands of on-call, overnight or weekend hours. At Cottonwood Animal Clinic, we deeply value mentorship, professional growth and compassionate care and we are committed to putting true work-life balance into practice. 

Highlights: 

• Starting at $125,000 + 21% Production Bonus
• No Negative Accrual
• Generous Sign-On Bonus
• Ownership/Partnership Opportunity Available
• Structured Mentorship Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Insurance Offered for Spouse/Dependents
• Highly Trained Technician Team
• Paid Time Off Package
• 401k + Employer Match
• $2,500 CE Allowance with 4 Days Off to Attend per Year
• No On-Call or Weekends
• 4.6 Google Star Rating with Over 550 Reviews From Our Loyal Clients
• And More!

Who We Are: 

Cottonwood Animal Clinic is a progressive, full-service hospital that has proudly upheld our motto, ‘For the animals and the people who love them,’ for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing exceptional client support and compassionate medical care to cats and dogs in Rio Rancho and other surrounding communities in New Mexico. Our thriving practice offers a wide array of advanced diagnostic testing and tools including digital and dental X-rays, ultrasound, dedicated surgical suite, and in-house labs, providing the resources you need to deliver outstanding care in a comfortable, low-stress environment.

We are proud to prioritize professional growth and continuing education for all of our team members. We offer an exceptional continuing education allowance, including designated days off to attend courses and conferences. We strongly encourage our veterinarians to continually strive for both personal and professional development, ensuring that our team remains at the forefront of veterinary medicine. Join us and thrive in an environment dedicated to lifelong learning! Check out more that we have to offer at Cottonwood Animal Clinic | NM!

We are open to an experienced veterinarian who can step into a leadership role, a new grad veterinarian who can grow with our structured mentorship program, or someone in between!

Our Mentorship Program provides:

• Opportunity to start your career in a healthy and supportive environment
• Individualized Mentorship Plan
• Paired with a mentor for 1-year
• Up to 6-weeks of doubled-up cases or sooner depending on your confidence level
• Solo surgical cases, when you feel ready, with on-site support
• Longer appointment times
• Bi-weekly rounds

The Location: 

Rio Rancho, the City of Vision, is nestled in a valley between the Sandia and Manzano Mountains of New Mexico. A short 20-minute drive from Albuquerque, it was ranked in the top 100 places to live in both 2023 and 2024 by Livability, a website that ranks cities in America based on quality of life, schools, neighborhoods and cost of living. Rio Rancho has a low crime rate and amazing school systems. The area has a temperate climate with mild winters and hot summers. The low humidity makes the summer heat bearable and the abundant sunshine makes it easy to enjoy the plentiful outdoor activities the area has to offer! Check out why Rio Rancho made it to the Top 100 places to live in the US at Livability!

Interested candidates should submit their resume in confidence to Casey@DVMstaffing.com

Licensed or ability to obtain a license to practice in the State of New Mexico.

About Cottonwood Animal Clinic

Cottonwood Animal Clinic is a full-service companion animal hospital. Our services and facilities are designed to assist in routine preventive care for young, healthy pets; early detection and treatment of disease as our pet ages; and complete medical and surgical care as necessary during his or her lifetime.

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