Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Equine Veterinarian to join a thriving equine medical and surgical practice offering a varied caseload and excellent opportunities for clinical advancement. This position is especially suited to a veterinarian with a passion for sports medicine, lameness investigations and performance horse healthcare. The role involves working with Western performance horses, dressage athletes, hunter/jumpers and other equine patients requiring comprehensive medical, surgical and emergency veterinary services.
The successful candidate will work alongside accomplished equine veterinarians, including board-certified surgeons and an internal medicine specialist, providing opportunities for advanced clinical collaboration and professional development. Responsibilities include evaluating equine emergencies, monitoring hospitalised patients and participating in a shared emergency rota. While full-time employment is preferred, part-time arrangements may also be considered for an appropriately experienced practitioner.
Qualifications Needed:
- A recognised DVM or VMD qualification with current veterinary licensing in Florida.
- At least one year of veterinary practice experience, preferably involving equine clinical medicine.
- Confidence in assessing equine emergencies, managing hospitalised patients and providing appropriate medical treatment.
- An interest or established expertise in lameness diagnostics, sports medicine or equine surgery.
- Strong client communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with specialist veterinarians and veterinary support staff.
Package:
- Opportunities to work alongside board-certified equine surgical and internal medicine specialists.
- Competitive base compensation with production-related bonuses and a no-negative-accrual option.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance benefits.
- Flexible employment arrangements with full-time opportunities and potential part-time consideration.
- Continuing education allowances and access to professional learning resources.
- Employer retirement contributions through a 401(k) savings programme.
- Signing and retention incentives subject to individual employment arrangements.
- Paid parental leave covering eligible birth, adoption and foster care circumstances.
- Employee discounts on veterinary services and pet healthcare products.
- A varied equine caseload offering continued development in sports medicine, lameness assessment and emergency patient care.
