Bernalillo County Animal Care and Resource Center (BCACS) is looking for a full-time Veterinarian to join the team! Our Resource Center, located in the heart of the Sandia Mountains surrounding Albuquerque, New Mexico, is an open-admission municipal shelter with an annual intake of approximately 5,500-6,500 animals. We are seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic veterinary professionals that want to truly make a difference!
The Associate Veterinarian will be an integral part of a highly functional team to provide HQHV spay/neuter and shelter population medicine. Opportunities are endless to work on routine and challenging cases, perform a variety of surgical procedures, and change the lives of many types of animals. Our clinic has diagnostic capabilities including digital radiology, ultrasound, and a dental workstation. BCACS encourages education and learning new techniques to advance and enhance the services available to better serve the animals and the community.
Take advantage of work-life balance, no overnight emergency, exceptional benefits, and a sign-on bonus! Enjoy the unbeatable climate, abundant outdoor activities, picturesque landscape, regional cuisine, and affordable living that Albuquerque has to offer. One more perk – working with us will provide the ability for loan forgiveness through the PSLF! If you are passionate about helping animals and are ready to join our team, please email Misha Goodman at mgoodman@bernco.gov or refer to the Jobs link at Bernco.gov for the complete job description and application. Together we can make a difference!
1. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM or VMD) and be licensed to practice in the State of New Mexico and meet the Licensing requirements under the New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of New Mexico.
2. Must have or be able to obtain a Controlled Substance License from the DEA in order to administer and store drugs being utilized within the facility and in the field and maintain license while employed in this position.