WORKING TOWARD 24/7 VETERINARY CARE
in Las Cruces, NM
The top priority of Animal companions of Las Cruces is to recruit veterinarians to Las Cruces and the communities of southern New Mexico. To achieve this we communicate regularly with local veterinary practices to assess current staffing needs and market these opportunities on our website and to veterinary schools in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education. In addition, we offer a $10,000 Employment Award to veterinarians that accept a position in our geographic area. And we offer per diem assistance to qualified veterinary students who accept externships at veterinary practices in our target communities.
Siena Buser, Extern Award Recipient, Summer 2024
“My name is Siena Buser, I am a 4th year veterinary student at Washington State University.
The Board of Animal Companions of Las Cruces were immediately and eagerly willing to help me through this process of travel and externship. They aided me in finding travel accommodations as well as provided comfortable housing that allowed me to focus on getting the best experience from my externship at Zia Vet Clinic in Las Cruces
I want to thank the entire staff and doctors of Zia Vet Clinic who were integral to the start of my clinical rotations and confidence moving forward. The doctors were patient, kind and willing to let me be included in anything I was comfortable with, as well as challenged me to strengthen my thought processes and abilities.
I want to thank the Board and volunteers of Animal Companions of Las Cruces for the support and assistance they provided.”
Update:
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Buser was offered and accepted a position a Zia Veterinary Clinic and began work there on June 1, 2025! She is also the recipient of our $10,000 employment bonus!
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