Equine Clinical Veterinarian (Elmont, New York)
About The Position
Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists (CRES), located in Elmont, New York, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Equine Clinician to join our dynamic and growing team. Situated at the heart of New York’s vibrant racing and sport horse community, CRES offers a unique opportunity to practice cutting-edge veterinary medicine in a collaborative, high-performance environment. As an Equine Clinician at CRES, you will play a pivotal role in delivering state-of-the-art diagnostic and emergency care to enhance equine health and performance. Our veterinarians integrate insights from the racetrack, show ring, hospital, and research to provide innovative, paradigm-shifting care. This role combines clinical excellence, client engagement, and teamwork, contributing directly to outstanding patient outcomes, hospital growth, and the advancement of equine medicine.
Requirements
- DVM, VMD or equivalent degree from a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and at least 2 years of clinical experience with horses or equivalent.
- Experience in equine sports medicine, lameness, and rehabilitation.
- Demonstrated excellence when communicating with clients, colleagues, house officers, students, and technicians.
- Evidence of capacity or potential to develop referral caseload in a specialist equine hospital.
- Well-developed and demonstrated evidence of collegiality.
- Ability and willingness to participate in an emergency on call program covering up to 50% annually.
Nice To Haves
- Board certification is not required for this position.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert care in equine medicine and emergency management, including colic, fractures, and wounds
- Deliver high-quality diagnostics with emphasis on lameness, imaging, and soft tissue conditions
- Contribute to training and mentorship of interns, students, and paraprofessional staff
- Support outreach, continuing education programs, and hospital marketing initiatives
- Represent CRES positively within the professional and broader equine community
- Employees must receive the pre-exposure rabies prophylaxis vaccination series prior to or immediately after hire, which will be paid for by the department.
Benefits
- 3 weeks of paid vacation
- 13 additional holiday days with 2 additional floating holidays to be used at your discretion
- An award-winning employer provided benefits program
- Comprehensive health care options
- Access to wellness programs
- Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
- Generous retirement contributions
- Impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, Tuition Aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
