New Graduate Position at Full-Service Ambulatory Equine Practice
Company Overview: We are a full-service ambulatory equine practice specializing in performance horse evaluations, internal medicine, preventative care, and general ambulatory services. Our emphasis is on diagnostics, therapeutic options, and delivering top-notch care to horses, owners, and trainers. Join a collaborative team that values growth, mentorship, and exceptional veterinary medicine.
Job Summary: This position is tailored for recent graduates from accredited veterinary schools who are eligible for MA and RI licensure. As a new graduate, you will receive extensive mentorship and training to develop skills in patient care, client management, and equine medicine. This role offers a progressive path to independence, enabling you to build technical competence, improve case management, and grow your earning potential.
First 160 days:
· Always paired with an associate veterinarian.
· Heavily mentored to learn practice philosophy and decision-making processes.
· Meet clients and become familiar with our level of care.
· Participate in emergency cases (paid a percentage of fees when not paired).
Next 4 months to 1 year:· Manage your own appointments 1-2 days per week, paired with an associate 3 days per week.
· Handle urgent and emergency calls independently, with a back-up clinician available (paid a percentage of emergency fees).
· Conduct routine preventative care, sick calls, emergencies, and lameness evaluations.
1 year to 2 years:· Function as a junior associate, with similar job duties to an associate veterinarian.
· Manage your own appointments 4 days per week.
· Handle urgent and emergency calls independently.
· Conduct routine preventative care, sick calls, emergencies, and lameness evaluations.
o Retention bonus of $10,000 after two years.
o Production-based compensation: Earn a percentage of revenue exceeding 23% of your salary.
Additional Benefits:
o $1,100 monthly housing stipend or housing provided.
o Health and dental insurance.
o Professional liability insurance (AVMA plan).
o Continuing education expenses up to $2,500 and 4 days paid CE leave.
o Professional organization dues (e.g., AAEP, AVMA).
o State and DEA veterinary licenses.
o Paid vacation (10 days) and sick leave (40 hours).
o 401(k) retirement plan.
o 40% performance horse evaluations (H/J, eventing, dressage).
o 30% preventative care/internal medicine.
o 20% general ambulatory cases.
o 5% reproductive (seasonal).
o 5% emergency (no colic surgery).
Weekly Schedule
o Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm - full days of ambulatory care
Emergency Coverage:
o Shared rotation: 1-2 nights per week and 1-2 weekends per month.
Supervision:
o Heavy mentorship and supervision initially.
o Gradual transition to independent case management and emergency coverage.
o Weekly rounds (Thursdays) and monthly team meetings.
· Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
· Passed NAVLE.
· Eligible for MA and RI veterinary license.
· Valid driver’s license.
We look forward to receiving your app;ication and welcoming you to our team!