Equine Surgeon
Brazos Valley Equine Hospital is seeking to add an ACVS board-certified or eligible veterinarian with a strong interest in western performance, racing and rodeo sports medicine to join our team of dedicated veterinarians.

Brazos Valley Equine Hospital—Navasota is a primary and referral hospital located 60 miles north of Houston, Texas. The practice is progressive with a surgery suite, 2 recovery/induction stalls, and facilities to hospitalize 50+ patients. We are staffed by multiple board-certified specialists in Internal Medicine, Surgery, and Emergency/Critical Care. Originally built in 1987 with the latest addition completed in 2005, BVEH-Navasota provides full services including an on-site pharmacy, laboratory, and climate-controlled Intensive Care Unit.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical expertise in the areas of lameness; sports medicine and therapeutics; orthopedic, airway, and soft tissue surgeries; emergency and critical care; and ultrasonography.
• Develop a relationship with the existing client base and growing the patient caseload.
• Participate in rotating emergency call.
• Provide routine primary care to haul-in clients and limited ambulatory call to local ranches.
• Provide consultation to clients, industry, and private veterinarians.
• Perform diagnostic ultrasonography.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of hospital interns.
• Participate in daily case rounds and weekly journal clubs.
• Provide continuing education presentations and publications for veterinarians, veterinary students, and clients.
• Occasional travel to racetracks, horse shows, and referring veterinary clinics to build rapport and establish relationships with clientele and referring veterinarians.
• Participate in regional and national equine veterinary organizations

Requirements - We seek a team-oriented veterinarian with excellent communication and people skills, a strong work ethic, and a desire to provide the exceptional client service necessary to grow the caseload. The successful applicant will possess a DVM or equivalent, and be eligible for board certification with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and licensure in Texas. Preference will be given to applicants with experience and/or interest in western performance and racing sports medicine. Interest in veterinary chiropractics and primary care a plus.

Compensation – Salary is negotiable and dependent on prior experience We offer a very competitive benefits package, including health and professional liability insurance; health savings account; retirement program; paid CE; state licensing fees; and AAEP, ACVS, and TEVA memberships. If needed, there will be time off for board preparation.

Interested applicants should send a CV and letter of intent to:
Attn: Laurie Rowan
Brazos Valley Equine Hospital
6999 Hwy 6
Navasota, TX 77868

 

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