Ambulatory Equine Veterinarian - Bluegrass Equine Surgery - Lexington, Kentucky
Bluegrass Equine Surgery
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Sep-24
Location: Versailles, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
Salary: $85-100k base plus prosal
Categories:
Private Practice
Occupation:
Veterinarian
Species:
Equine
Salary Details:
Minimum $10,000 in relocation reimbursement funds for non-local candidates
Required Education:
DVM or equivalent
Additional Information:
2 openings available.
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Bluegrass Equine Surgerywas founded with an uncompromising commitment to quality care for patients and strong relationships with their owners. Bluegrass Equine Surgery is a specialty equine hospital just outside Lexington, KY, in the heart of horse country. We provide both primary and specialized surgical care; providing ambulatory care services to nearly all of the premier horse farms; and are expanding our presence in the international equine industry. Bluegrass Equine Surgery consistently strives to provide the most advanced technology and the latest in treatment options for every aspect of a horse’s life.
We are looking for an experienced veterinarian to join our field services team, providing both general and emergency ambulatory care to our current clients with a strong focus on equine reproduction and helping to expand our practice within Central Kentucky. Skills and competencies needed for the role include, but are not limited to:
General health/wellness examination
Vaccination appointments
General emergencies
Lameness examination
Pre-purchase/pre-lease examination
Radiograph review
Nasogastric intubation
Management of the mare in foal
Management of the neonate
Candidate Requirements:
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent) degree and veterinary license and accreditation to practice in the state of Kentucky are required.
Evening and weekend shift availability, including shared on-call rotation
Minimum 1-2 years experience as a veterinarian with exposure/expertise related to sport horse medicine.
Positive attitude with a specific interest in sport horse medicine and willingness to work as a part of a growing team within a well-established practice.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and ensure all matters related to shared clientele are communicated quickly and efficiently.
Ability to withstand all physical requirements and environmental elements.
A valid driver’s license.
For more information on this opportunity and to be connected with the Bluegrass Equine team, please send your resume or CV to mdaly@petvetcarecenters.com
At PetVet Care Centers, our hospitals are managed locally, and supported globally, through our connected network. We are a group of over 450 small animal, mixed animal and equine general practice, specialty and emergency hospitals. We appreciate the differences in each community and support the local traditions which have made our member hospitals so successful.
Our location based Medical Directors guide quality of care, inform staff development and ensure community connection. Medical decisions, treatment plans and medication choices are made by each of our individual doctors, locally.
PetVet supports individualized learning opportunities, and encourages doctors to advance their skill through generous continuing education assistance.
We offer a top notch benefits package, which includes additional time off for CE and a variety of benefits to enhance quality of life including creative, flexible scheduling and deferred compensation.
PetVet Care Centers wants you to take pride in your workplace, and is committed to investments in equipment and the facility so you can service the community with the highest quality of care.
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