Senior Veterinarian- $3,000 Sign On Incentive+ Relocation And Temporary Housing Expenses, If Appropriate

Bernalillo County Detention Center

Albuquerque, NM, US
Base: $160,000; bonus/equity: $3,000 sign-on incen...
Fully remote
High-volume spay/neuter surgery experience
Staff management and mentorship skills
Emergency animal care and treatment
The Veterinarian Manager serves as the Medical Officer overseeing the medical care of animals at the Bernalillo County Detention Center shelter system

Job Summary

  • The Veterinarian Manager serves as the Medical Officer overseeing the medical care of animals at the Bernalillo County Detention Center shelter system.
  • Employees enjoy a strong focus on work-life balance, flexibility, and thoughtful rewards including generous leave accruals and lucrative retirement benefits.
  • The role requires performing high-volume spay/neuter surgeries, managing euthanasia programs, and providing expert court testimony for complex neglect or cruelty investigations.

Matching Summary

The Veterinarian Manager serves as the Medical Officer overseeing the medical care of animals at the Bernalillo County Detention Center shelter system.

Salary

Base: $160,000; Bonus/Equity: $3,000 sign-on incentive; Benefits: Relocation and temporary housing expenses if appropriate

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-volume spay/neuter surgery experience
  • Staff management and mentorship skills
  • Emergency animal care and treatment
  • Zoonosis and disease prevention knowledge
  • Court testimony for cruelty investigations

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with neonatal animal rearing
  • Public education and liaison capabilities
  • Budget forecasting and resource management
  • Flexible work-life balance culture

Key Requirements

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree
  • New Mexico Veterinary Medicine license
  • Six years of veterinary practice experience
  • Four years in a management role
  • DEA substance control license
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license

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