Associate Equine Veterinarian

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Associate Equine Veterinarian

Brandon Equine Medical Center | Brandon, Florida

Located in the heart of Brandon, Florida, just outside Tampa, Brandon Equine Medical Center has been serving the equine community since 1995. We are a full-service equine veterinary practice providing comprehensive medical, surgical, emergency, and sports medicine care to a diverse and high-level clientele throughout Central and Southwest Florida.

Our patients include Western performance horses, Hunter/Jumpers, and Dressage athletes, as well as horses requiring advanced medical and surgical care. Our team includes experienced equine veterinarians, board-certified specialists, and a highly skilled support staff who take pride in working together in a collaborative, positive, and team-oriented environment.

We are currently looking for an Associate Equine Veterinarian to join our growing practice. We are particularly excited to connect with veterinarians with an interest or experience in sports medicine and lameness, but we welcome candidates with a broad interest in equine practice as well.

The Position

This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to work with a varied and interesting caseload alongside experienced clinicians, including boarded surgeons and a boarded internist.

The ideal candidate is comfortable evaluating and managing equine emergencies, caring for hospitalized patients, and providing inpatient care. Our associates participate in an on-call emergency rotation, so confidence with emergency cases and the ability to provide thoughtful, high-quality care to patients throughout their hospitalization are important parts of the position.

You’ll have the support of an experienced veterinary and technical team, with opportunities to collaborate on challenging cases and continue developing your clinical skills. We believe in creating an environment where veterinarians can learn from one another while also having the autonomy to grow in the areas of equine medicine that interest them most.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced equine veterinarian looking for a full-time opportunity, although we will entertain part-time arrangements as well.

Whether your passion is lameness and sports medicine, general equine practice, medicine, or surgery, Brandon Equine offers the caseload, equipment, and team environment to help you build a rewarding career in equine veterinary medicine.

If you’re an equine veterinarian who values excellent patient care, collaboration, professional growth, and a supportive team, and you’re comfortable being part of an emergency and inpatient care team, we’d love to hear from you.

Come be part of the Brandon Equine Medical Center team, contact Emily Lunsford at [email protected].

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
• Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
• 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
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• 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
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental 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 horse owners.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with horses experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• 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)

• 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.