Equine Surgeon Austin Equine Hospital | Driftwood, TX Join Our Team at Austin Equine Hospital! Austin Equine Hospital is seeking a skilled and motivated
Equine Surgeon to join our collaborative, progressive referral and ambulatory practice in beautiful Driftwood, Texas!
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a respected team dedicated to providing exceptional surgical and medical care to a large and loyal sport horse clientele. Our hospital offers a combination of ambulatory and in-hospital services, with a surgery department handling both scheduled and emergency procedures.
We are looking for a surgeon who enjoys working in a team-oriented environment, values strong client communication, and is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care. With a heavy sports medicine caseload and opportunities to perform a variety of surgical procedures, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute your expertise while growing alongside an experienced team.
About the Position - Full-time Equine Surgeon
- Four-day workweek, plus participation in an emergency after-hours on-call rotation
- Heavy sports medicine caseload
- Surgical opportunities include arthroscopy and colic procedures
- No fracture repair procedures
- Combination of scheduled and emergency surgical cases
- Collaborative work environment with highly skilled support staff
Qualifications - DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
- Board-certified or residency-trained in Equine Surgery (ACVS), or an experienced equine surgeon with a strong interest and background in sports medicine
- Eligible for veterinary licensure in Texas
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A team-oriented approach with a commitment to exceptional patient and client care
Why Austin Equine Hospital? At Austin Equine Hospital, you'll join a dedicated and collaborative team that takes pride in providing high-quality care to a diverse sport horse population. You'll have the support of highly skilled veterinary professionals and staff, a varied surgical caseload, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected equine practice.
Ready to Take the Next Step? We'd love to hear from you!
For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to:
Emily Lunsfordelunsford@petvetcarecenters.com
Come be part of the team at Austin Equine Hospital! What We Offer We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
- Signing, retention and relocation packages
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
- 401(k) with discretionary contribution
- Team Member Pet Discounts
- Emotional wellbeing support - including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
- CE stipends and career development resources
- Grant Circle - a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
- Local hospital culture backed by national resources
Key Responsibilities - Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
- Client communication and education
- Maintaining accurate medical records
- Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
- Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
- Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
- Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
- Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
- Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
- Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications (Required) - Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position
- Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
- 1-year rotational internship (university or large referral practice).
- Completed a 3-year, AVMA approved residency program, or extensive further equine surgery training/experience
- Current State Veterinary License
- DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
- Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
- Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with clients
- May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
- Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
- Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) - Board Certification
- 2-5 years of experience post-residency
- Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
- Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
- Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
- Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
- Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
- Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.
Pay Range
$125,000-$135,000 USD
