Veterinarian (Equine)
About The Position
Homestead Veterinary Hospital (HVH) is seeking an immediate, full-time, experienced Equine Associate Veterinarian to join our predominantly equine, multi-doctor practice in Villa Ridge, Missouri. We’re looking for a passionate, team-oriented veterinarian with strong communication skills and a desire to deliver exceptional client care. A special interest in sports medicine and lameness is highly desired, but all qualified applicants will be considered. HVH is a 6-doctor practice serving a diverse caseload of 70% equine, 25% small animal, and 5% small ruminant patients. Our practice supports all disciplines of equine sports - from backyard companions to elite sport horses. While primarily ambulatory, our 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art hospital features: Four stalls (including two mare/foal stalls and isolation), indoor stocks, and on-site RVTs providing 24-hour care as needed. We take pride in offering advanced diagnostics and treatments, including: Pre-purchase exams, lameness evaluations, regenerative medicine, ophthalmology, digital radiography & ultrasound, endoscopy, dentistry, CO₂ & therapeutic laser, shockwave therapy, field surgery, reproduction services, in-house lab, acupuncture, and 24/7/365 emergency care.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
- Current DEA license or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Active veterinary state license.
- Experienced veterinarian in equine medicine.
- Comfortable with travel for ambulatory services.
Nice To Haves
- Special interest in sports medicine and lameness.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced diagnostics and treatments including pre-purchase exams, lameness evaluations, regenerative medicine, ophthalmology, digital radiography & ultrasound, endoscopy, dentistry, CO₂ & therapeutic laser, shockwave therapy, field surgery, reproduction services, in-house lab, and acupuncture.
- Offer 24/7/365 emergency care.
- Conduct ambulatory veterinary services.
- Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and RVTs.
- Deliver exceptional client care.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Student loan support
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 401K
- Life insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Paid CE
- Paid professional dues
- Medical autonomy
- Supportive, collaborative team
- Access to a nationwide DVM mentor network
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
