
Western Trails Veterinary Hospital is the premier hospital if you live in Edgewood, Moriarty, Albuquerque, Tijeras, Sandia Park, Estancia, or the surrounding area and need a trusted veterinarian to care for your pet, small farm animals, or livestock.
In addition to the hospital and 3-stall barn, we have a full-service mobile unit for house/farm calls.
Here's what you'll get when you join our team:
Mixed animal medicine. Case variety. Real mentorship. And a team that actually enjoys coming to work!
Western Trails Veterinary Hospital in Edgewood, NM (just 30 minutes from Albuquerque) is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our busy and growing three-doctor practice.
We’re a busy, community-rooted practice providing high-quality care for small animals, large animals, and even exotics. If you’re looking for variety, mentorship, and a supportive environment where you can truly grow your skills, this is the place for you.
We’re proud to offer a collaborative, learning-focused environment where doctors of all experience levels can thrive.
Whether you’re an experienced doctor or just starting your career, you’ll have the tools and support to do it here!
Edgewood offers the best of both worlds—peaceful, rural living with Albuquerque just 30 minutes away. Outdoor lovers will feel right at home with hiking, biking, and equestrian trails all around, plus easy access to the Sandia Mountains for skiing and adventure. The region is also famous for hot air ballooning, giving you front-row access to some of the most iconic skies in the country. Add in rich local art, culture, cuisine, and history, and you’ll find there’s always something to explore.
What we are looking for:
Benefits & Perks
We’d love to learn more about you and what you’re looking for in your next chapter. Apply today!
USD $115,000.00 - USD $170,000.00 /Yr.

Heartland Veterinary Partners is a support organization that is committed to improving the lives of veterinarians. We purchase veterinary practices and provide operational support to relieve administrative burdens such as payroll, recruiting, HR, marketing and accounts payables. If needed, we invest to support growth. The practices maintain their unique branding, culture and clinical autonomy.
At Heartland, we believe that selling a veterinary practice shouldn’t mean losing what makes it remarkable. When we acquire a practice, the doctor comes first. We listen closely to their needs in order to create a one-of-a-kind solution to ease their administrative burdens—all without disrupting their day-to-day operations, the culture they’ve fostered, and the relationships they’ve built. In other words, the name over the door doesn’t go away. The headaches of running a business do.
Partnering veterinarians appreciate an improved work-life balance, less financial worry, and the confidence that their teams will be in good hands. Best of all, they get to focus on why they entered the business in the first place: to care for animals and to be present when their clients need them most. Practice team members enjoy the warm culture of their individual community practices combined with the support and resources that Heartland brings to the table.
Improving the lives of veterinarians means supporting them at all stages of their careers. Whether you're a veterinary student or a new graduate looking for hands-on learning to begin your career or an experienced veterinarian looking to tackle management and leadership opportunities, we keep your goals at the heart of everything we do.
The Heartland Support Center team is hardwired to serve. We follow the philosophy of servant leadership and put the needs of others first with a genuine desire to help. As a result, Heartland’s practices count on team members to be there for them with heart and solution, not a corporate agenda.