We are seeking a highly motivated, team oriented veterinarian with a passion for preventative medicine and dentistry. The associate has access to a full service hospital and is encouraged to advance his/her clinical skills under guidance of highly experienced clinicians.
We are a unique practice to work for! We offer our associate a 5 day work week from February through November and a 4 day work week during December and January as an option, which allows for a great work/life balance, with one weekend a month night/weekend emergency duties. Veterinary assistants are available to make your calls easier and more productive. Our practice and office staff processes all of the billing, payments, insurance forms, health papers, and reference lab submissions. They also handle scheduling and billing inquiries, so you can spend less time on the phone and more time practicing medicine and developing your own cliental.
We use the latest diagnostic equipment - digital x-ray and digital ultrasound, fiberoptic endoscopy and gastroscopy. Our spectrum of treatments for our sport medicine clients include PulseVet Shockwave (ESWT), Prostride, PRP, Alpha2, and BMACs. We welcome all Eastern Medicine based (osteopathic, acupuncture, and chiropractice) modalities. We also have in-house lab equipment for rapid turnarounds on CBC, Chemistry, fecal, SAA, Progesterone, IgGs, Triglycerides and other advanced diagnostic testing including a culture lab. The hospital provides emergency services as well as medical and surgical services to our own clients as well as referring veterinarians. The Associate is welcome to use hospital space and take advantage of the support staff and infrastructure. We enjoy teaching techniques and clinical skills.
Our clients are diverse from all aspects of equine backgrounds with every possible breed and discipline represented.
Our practice is very collaborative and we enjoy sharing cases, radiographs, ultrasounds, etc.
A significant compensation package includes:
Competitive salary
Stipend towards health care
Liability insurance (incl. License defense)
Professional dues and licenses (AVMA, AAEP, NY State veterinary license)
Paid 3 weeks vacation, plus full salary during the 4 day work weeks.
Continuing Education credit
DEA Fees
Cell Phone
The Equine Clinic of Saratoga is a 2 doctor hospital and ambulatory practice in the beautiful Upstate New York town of Saratoga Springs with its wealth of equine history and rich diversity of horse disciplines. Saratoga Springs is known for its world class racetrack and its premier horse racing meet in the summer, but has a lot more to offer than just TB racing. Saratoga Springs provides a community living driven by its nationally recognized colleges and opportunities for families and professionals. Nearby Albany (the Capital of New York) offers a rich cultural experience with it Operas, Theaters, and Museums. We are 3 hours from Montreal, New York City and Boston and have the Adirondacks (the largest National Park in the US) in our backyard.
We are dedicated to providing top-quality care to horses in Saratoga County and neighboring States. With a broad focus including equine sports medicine & surgery, reproductive services (neonatal care, high risk mares, sales orthopedics), advanced dentistry, an advanced podiatry department, race track medicine&surgery and a special interest in orthopedic infection, we are committed to delivering exceptional services and expertise to our clients. Our team is passionate about horses and we take pride in offering a friendly and supportive work environment. An important aspect of our practice is the culture of sustainability we strive to maintain in our daily lives. We encourage time off, vacation, extracurricular activities and support the desire to advance yourself in your area of interest, be it through CE or spending time with other veterinary professional (e.g. we have strong ties to TB breeding facilities and practices in KY, Australia, Germany, etc.). Time with family and friends is highly important to our team. Mentorship and guidance is provided in this practice as well. This position will serve a new graduate well, as well as the senior, experienced veterinarian, who is looking to settle in a great community. We consider our associate our most valuable asset and member to represent the practice.
How to Apply:
If you are a dedicated equine veterinarian with a passion for helping horses and their owners, we would love to hear from you. Check out our website for more information on the practice and the team at www.equineclinicofsaratoga.com. To apply, please send your resume outlining your qualifications and why you are a great fit for this position to Dr. Axel F. Sondhof at [email protected].
We look forward to speaking with qualified candidates to discuss this exciting opportunity.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA-accredited Veterinary School
State License to practice veterinary medicine in NY
Strong passions for equine health and well-being
Excellent diagnostic and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Internship preferred but not required for the right candidate
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record