Senior Equine Surgeon

Req Id: 40551


Job Title: Senior Equine Surgeon


City: Shelbyville


Job Description:


Job Summary

Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine (PVM) is seeking an experienced equine surgeon with a strong interest in sports medicine for the Purdue University Caesars Entertainment Equine Specialty Hospital (CEESH) in Shelbyville, Indiana. CEESH is a premier performance equine hospital providing specialty referral, medical and surgical services while supporting equine research and education at Purdue University. The hospital, operated by PVM, is an independent facility that models private practice, while collaborating with PVM faculty for optimum patient care in many areas of specialty practice. The hospital is a regional advanced diagnostic and surgical facility located near Indianapolis and in between two racetracks conducting Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing meets. The hospital functions as an integral part of the PVM mission to serve the equine performance horse industry and is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and surgical facilities, including the Qalibra Computed Tomography (CT) system, nuclear medicine, arthroscopy/laparoscopy system, digital radiography, ultrasonography and offers shockwave therapy, regenerative medicine, endoscopic laser surgery and specialized equine orthopedic and soft tissue surgery.

What Sets Us Apart:
CEESH is a unique equine hospital, purpose-built for advanced imaging capabilities, surgical patient care, and sports medicine. Advanced care of the equine athlete and service to the performance horse industry is paramount to our mission. The hospital is based on a private practice model while maintaining the advantages of collaboration with a strong academic program at Purdue.

This position could be filled at multiple levels (P4 or P5). The hiring manager will determine the job level based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience

Qualified candidates will need:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Two years of experience in a related role
• Board certified with the American College of Veterinary Surgeons or the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, or similar relevant specialty certification
• Board eligible residents will be considered
• Licensed or license eligible to practice veterinary medicine in Indiana

Skills Needed:

• Sincere interest in providing outstanding clinical service
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively supervise hospital staff and to promote an atmosphere of collegiality

What is helpful:

• Experience in a veterinary private practice

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary, CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately