Equine Clinical Veterinarian (Elmont, New York)

Equine Clinician Position at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists

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.

The job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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. Board certification is not required for this position.
• 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.

Important Details about the Position

• This is an onsite position located in Elmont, NY.
• This is a full-time two-year term position with potential for extension contingent upon funding and performance.
• We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for this position.
• Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.

While the regular business hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, the specific schedule may change to meet the needs of the business, requiring employees to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and University holidays and scheduled breaks.

The Following Documents are Required to be Submitted with your Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter

What We Offer:

Great benefits! Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.

• 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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Employees are expected to meet all of the Cornell University Staff Skills for Success, which are essential for individual and organizational success.