Equine Associate Veterinarian Job, Brandon, Florida, USA

The Vet Service; Brandon (FL); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement contributions

Continuing education allowances

Signing/retention incentives

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts on veterinary care

Descripción de la vacante

The Vet Service in Florida is seeking an experienced Equine Veterinarian to join a thriving equine medical and surgical practice. The role emphasizes sports medicine, lameness investigations, and performance horse healthcare.

You will work alongside board-certified surgeons and an internal medicine specialist, with opportunities for advanced clinical collaboration and professional development. Full-time is preferred, with potential part-time arrangements for experienced practitioners.

Formación

• 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.
• Interest or expertise in lameness diagnostics, sports medicine or equine surgery.
• Strong client communication skills and ability to collaborate with specialists and support staff.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate equine emergencies and triage urgent cases.
• Monitor hospitalised equine patients and coordinate care.
• Participate in a shared emergency rota and on-call coverage.

Conocimientos

Equine medicine

Emergency care

Client communication

Lameness diagnostics

Sports medicine

Educación

DVM or VMD with Florida license

Descripción del empleo

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.