Veterinarian Jobs in New Mexico
Across 28 live Veterinarian listings in New Mexico, median advertised pay is $135K (75th percentile $170K), based on the 12 that state a salary; New Mexico ranks 38th of 47 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Lap of Love (4), Vetco Clinics (4), Western Veterinary Partners (4).
28+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 12 roles pay ~$135k median with 5.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
12 jobs · 8 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
12 jobs · 8 employersHigher = better work-life balance
Emergency Veterinarian - Albuquerque, NM
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Albuquerque, NM
Emergency Veterinarian (Per diem) - Albuquerque, NM
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)Albuquerque, NM
General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Los Alamos, NM
Emergency Care - Associate Veterinarian - Albuquerque, NM
Veterinarian | up to $50,000 sign-on | Northview Animal Hospital | Albuquerque, NM
Northview Animal HospitalAlbuquerque, NM
Veterinarian | up to $50,000 sign-on bonus | Western Trails Veterinary Hospital | Edgewood, NM
Western Trails Veterinary HospitalEdgewood, NM
Associate Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) - Surgery, Integrative Medicine & Exotics - Taos, New Mexico
Western Veterinary PartnersTaos, NM
Associate Veterinarian (DVM/VMD) - Surgery, Integrative Medicine & Exotics - Taos, New Mexico
Salazar Road Veterinary ClinicTaos, NM
Mixed Animal Veterinarian - Equine, Livestock & Companion Animal Medicine - Los Lunas Animal Clinic
Los Lunas Animal ClinicLos Lunas, NM
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Veterinarian Pay in New Mexico: Live Market and State Comparison
Live veterinarian listings in New Mexico today, then New Mexico against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 28
- Live median
- $135k
- 75th $170k · n=12
- 12-mo median
- $129k
- Pay rank
- #38 of 47
- Work-life
- 4.4/10 · #25
- 12-mo postings
- 60
Veterinarian roles in New Mexico advertise $7k below the $136k median across the 47 states we can measure, where Alaska leads at $264k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs NM | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (this page) | $129k | — | 4.4/10 | 60 |
| Alaska#1 | $264k | +$135k | 4.7/10 | 15 |
| Hawaii#2 | $222k | +$93k | 4.1/10 | 16 |
| Arizonaborders | $163k | +$34k | 4.6/10 | 224 |
| Texasborders | $146k | +$17k | 4.2/10 | 702 |
| Coloradoborders | $128k | −$1k | 4.7/10 | 190 |
| Oklahomaborders | $127k | −$1k | 4.0/10 | 103 |
| Utahborders | $126k | −$3k | 5.1/10 | 109 |
“borders” = shares a border with New Mexico; “#n” = national pay rank among the 47 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Lap of Love (4), Vetco Clinics (4), Western Veterinary Partners (4)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Veterinarian jobs in New Mexico.
How much do veterinarian earn in New Mexico?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of veterinarian. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid veterinarian jobs available?
Some veterinarian roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which veterinarian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every veterinarian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 20% with no on-call and 25% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring veterinarian in New Mexico right now?
Employers currently hiring for veterinarian roles include Lap of Love, Western Veterinary Partners, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), USVTA, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many veterinarian jobs in New Mexico are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 28 veterinarian positions in New Mexico listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Veterinarian Jobs in New Mexico
Lap of Love4 open roles here · WLB 40/100
Vetco Clinics4 open roles here · WLB 75/100Western Veterinary Partners4 open roles here · WLB 66/100
- LLos Lunas Animal Clinic2 open roles here
- SSanta Fe Animal Shelter2 open roles here
- Usvta2 open roles here · WLB 35/100
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)2 open roles here · WLB 19/100
Ameri Vet1 open role here · WLB 71/100