Government/Military, Non-Profit Associations, Other
Preferred Education:
DVM or equivalent
Are you looking for a job where you can really make a difference? Do your passions include saving animals lives, reducing pet overpopulation, stopping animal cruelty, and helping families keep their pets healthy, happy and safe at home? We have the job for you! The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is looking for a full time veterinarian to help with our new Public Outreach Program. This program will reach out to the under-served areas of our community, striving to help those pets who never get to see a veterinarian and those owners who would never otherwise have a chance to get veterinary advice. Our Public Outreach veterinarian will work closely with our animal control officers to organize programs that will provide vaccinations, spay/neuter vouchers, microchips and education to the homeless and low income members of our community. If you want to change lives, help animals, and make a difference EVERY DAY, this job may be for you!
The City of Albuquerque offers an exceptional benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement, paid sick leave, paid vacation leave, even leave for your birthday! Check out information about the City's amazing benefits package at www.cabq.gov/humanresources/city-employment-opportunities/application-faqs
Licensed DVM in New Mexico or ability to have license in hand by hire date.
About Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department
The Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department is a progressive municipal shelter committed to compassionate care for our City's animals. Our two shelters boast high-quality high-volume spay/neuter surgery, public outreach spay/neuter, as well as excellent diagnostic and treatment capabilities for shelter animals, including digital x-ray and in-house blood work machines. In our facility, you will find a group of dedicated and passionate animal lovers with a common goal to improve care and welfare for animals in our city and beyond.
