Equine Surgeon, Desert Pines Equine

NCVMA; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

4.5-day work week

Mentorship program

No state income tax in Nevada

Comprehensive benefits: health and anc

Altano Academy access

Job summary

Desert Pines Equine Medical & Surgical Center, located in southern Nevada, seeks a skilled equine surgeon to join a progressive and experienced veterinary team. You will handle a diverse caseload, including elective and emergency surgeries, while delivering compassionate care to horses and their clients.

Our seven-doctor practice combines sports medicine, surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, preventive care, ambulatory, and critical care.

Qualifications

• Skilled equine surgeon with extensive experience in elective and emergency surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Perform elective and emergency equine surgeries as part of a diverse caseload.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and staff to provide high-quality care and client service.

Skills

Equine surgery

Job description

Equine Surgeons: Join a Dependable, Passionate, and Experienced Team at Desert Pines Equine

We are looking for a skilled equine surgeon to join our progressive and experienced veterinary team at Desert Pines Equine Medical & Surgical Center. The ideal candidate will enjoy a diverse caseload and should be comfortable and proficient with elective and emergency surgeries.

Desert Pines is southern Nevada’s only full-service primary care, referral and emergency equine hospital. We provide sports medicine, surgery, internal medicine, reproduction, preventive care, ambulatory, emergency and critical care services. We work as a collaborative group of veterinarians who share a common passion for the horse. Our mission is to provide professional, high-quality, progressive medicine with compassionate care and excellent customer service for our clients and their horses.

Our seven-doctor practice includes a surgeon, an internist, and excellent support staff. We service a thriving equine community beyond the glow of the neon lights of Las Vegas, with a diverse horse population competing in events such as show jumping, dressage, eventing, racing, western pleasure, western cow-horse, cutting, and rodeo. Desert Pines is the Preferred Provider at the South Point Equestrian Center, who plays host to events 40 weeks out of the year. The practice has served as the official veterinarians for the National Finals Rodeo since 1985, as well as at major events including the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup and the Las Vegas National Horse Show.

Our state-of-the-art facilities include two large exam/treatment rooms, ICU stalls, a hospitalization barn, and a surgical suite, and is well supported with a full range of diagnostics and imaging equipment. Expansion is on the horizon at Desert Pines, including an additional barn and nuclear scintigraphy facility – join us as we move forward with expansion and come grow with the practice.

Perks of the Job

• Competitive salary, signing bonus, and relocation assistance
• 4.5-day work week
• Mentorship with 80+ years of experience under one roof
• No state income tax in Nevada
• Open to discussions on creative scheduling
• Competitive benefits package including health and ancillary insurance, 401K with 3% match, paid membership and licensing dues, and parental leave. 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.

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