Surgeon in Performance Horse Practice

Paton and Martin Veterinary Services; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Paton & Martin Equine Veterinary Services as a surgeon, contributing to the only surgical referral facility in British Columbia. The position offers a competitive salary, generous signing bonus, and relocation assistance in a picturesque region, fostering both professional growth and exceptional veterinary care for performance horses.

Benefits

Generous signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Access to wellness platform

Opportunities for continued professional growth

Qualifications

• Strong interest in performance horse medicine.
• Desire to blend in-hospital surgical workload with field services.
• Board-certified or surgery-trained preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries at the referral facility.
• Provide in-field veterinary services.
• Maintain high standards of patient care.

Skills

Performance horse medicine

Surgical skills

Compassionate care

Education

Board certification or surgery training

Job description

Paton & Martin Equine Veterinary Services seeks a surgeon to join our team and complement two established surgeons at the only surgical referral facility in British Columbia. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in performance horse medicine and a desire to meld a schedule that includes an in-hospital surgical caseload with in-field services to support a diverse clientele. Board-certified or surgery-trained veterinarians are invited to apply.

The Surgeon position at Paton & Martin offers a generous signing bonus , competitive salary , and relocation assistance . We offer a comprehensive benefits package, from traditional benefits that include extended health and dental benefits, membership and licensing dues to access to a self-care wellness platform. Additionally, you'll have opportunities for continued professional growth through Altano Academy , connecting you with a global network of colleagues and specialists for collaboration, CE events, and VetPD courses.

Excellence in Equine Veterinary Care

Our strong focus on compassionate , innovative care has given Paton & Martin an exceptional reputation in the Fraser Valley. Paton & Martin’s longstanding practice, which began as a single-person ambulatory practice, now offers a fully equipped equine referral hospital. Our facility includes a six-stall hospital and surgical suite with padded recovery room, stocks, five stall holding barn, four outdoor paddocks with shelters, three open day paddocks, a grass field, and a lunging arena.

Paton & Martin is at the forefront of equine healthcare , offering an array of services such as ambulatory routine medicine, urgent care, soundness evaluations, and treatments for sports injuries and lameness problems. The clinic is also renowned for its advanced diagnostic capabilities, including gastroscopies and MRIs , as well as a range of surgical procedures and hospitalization options. Paton & Martin is a proud partner of the Thunderbird Show Park , which hosts world-class show jumping. As host to ten weeks of globally recognized hunter and jumper tournaments annually , there is always a supply of activity in the area! We are situated in a community with an active and growing local equestrian population covering the gamut of disciplines.

Beautiful BC Is Waiting For You

British Columbia is a natural wonderland of rugged coastlines, majestic mountain ranges, lush forests, wildlife, and vibrant cities . The nature and outdoor adventures are endless here. We are located within an hour of Vancouver's vibrant and cosmopolitan city. If the mountains are where you want to be, we are a short drive to Whistler-Blackcomb, North America's largest ski resort. Experience world-class skiing and snowboarding, breathtaking scenery, and endless adventure. The landscape is so diverse in this area of the province that you can go skiing or to the beach on the same day! This is a place where you can truly live life to the fullest, both personally and professionally.

Please check out the following links for more information on our practice and our province:

https://www.pmvetservices.com

https://www.hellobc.com/

https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

https://tbird.ca/

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in performance horse medicine and a desire to meld a schedule that includes an in-hospital surgical caseload with in-field services to support a diverse clientele. Board-certified or surgery-trained veterinarians are invited to apply.