Associate Veterinarian

College Garden Animal Hospital

Job Description

College Garden Animal Hospital in Roswell, NM is excited to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team!


**No After-Hour ER, Potential for Rotating Prompt Care Weekends with the Following Week Off, Paid Dental or Other Specialty Training, Student Loan Assistance, Mentorship and Growth Opportunities**


College Garden Animal Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our 3 other doctors and a highly skilled support team. We are a well-established, full-service, small animal veterinary hospital providing comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. An ideal candidate will have an efficient work ethic and a strong desire to practice progressive medicine. We strive to deliver the best patient care possible by providing the highest standard of veterinary medicine and excellent customer service. While working with our team, you will feel the support throughout our hospital from our team members and our clients.  As our hospital continues to grow, our enthusiastic team continues to develop through continuing education and dedication.


About Our Hospital

  • In-house laboratory-IDEXX Procyte and Catalyst with full-service IDEXX reference laboratory
  • Digital IDEXX Digital Radiology with VetPACS and Telemedicine available
  • Full-service small animal medicine with a dedicated surgical suite and dedicated Dental space with digital dental radiography
  • Avimark
  • We are very willing and excited to explore new ideas in medical procedures and pharmacology and have an expansive in-house pharmacy and online pharmacy with home delivery


We are a team-oriented hospital with our experienced doctors willing to share their knowledge and discuss complex cases. Our team offers mentorship for new graduates in addition to a 12-month mentorship program. We are more than happy to assist while encouraging new associates' independence.


Work-Life Balance

We offer flexible scheduling, with the potential for Rotating Prompt-Care Weekends with the following week off. We are closed for major holidays.  If a fast-paced, fun-loving atmosphere, laid-back team who appreciates a good sense of humor and making work fun is what you’re seeking, College Garden Animal Hospital may be a perfect fit!


Compensation Package

  • Highly competitive salary
  • Medical insurance (with company contribution), including dental and vision
  • Short-term disability
  • 401-K
  • Life insurance
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid CE days & a generous annual CE allowance
  • Licenses & professional dues
  • DEA registration


About Roswell, New Mexico

Roswell is a lovely community in Southern New Mexico, and home to the international UFO museum!  We have annual UFO Festivals and various other festivals throughout the year: Piñata Fest, Cinco de Mayo, Chile Cheese Fest, Jazz Festival, Dragonfly Festival at Bitterlakes Wildlife Refuge, Southeastern NM State Fair, etc.!  We are 13 miles from Bottomless Lakes State Park; 75 miles from Carlsbad Caverns National Park; 70 miles from Ruidoso and Ski Apache.  Many cities are about a 3-hour drive from Roswell (El Paso, Las Cruces, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Amarillo).  The cost of living here is reasonable, and the people are friendly.  


For more information visit us at www.collegegardenanimalhospital.com!



National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

NVA, a community of approximately 1,400 premier locations consisting primarily of general practice veterinary hospitals in addition to equine hospitals and pet resorts, and Ethos Veterinary Health, which consists of 145 world-class specialty and emergency hospitals, are rooted in a culture of compassion and innovation.

NVA and Ethos Veterinary Health’s innovative, collaborative approach underpins a shared commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary care. For more information, visit www.nva.com. 

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.