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San Luis Rey Equine Hospital (SLREH) is seeking a qualified equine surgeon to join our team of professionals in North San Diego County. SLREH is equipped with comprehensive diagnostics including in-house laboratory, endoscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, nuclear scintigraphy, and computed tomography.

The position will consist of scheduled daytime surgery consultations and procedures, as well as some emergency duty. There is flexibility to increase daytime surgery appointments/electives as individuals clinical caseload expands. Duties include receiving and triaging emergency cases, elective surgeries (soft tissue and orthopedic), teaching and training interns - all while working within the unique practice culture. Friendly and attentive communication is essential within our team-based culture and throughout our local equine community. Qualified individuals must have a DVM or equivalent, NAVLE, CA state license (or ability to obtain through examination and/or reciprocity) and surgery credentials.

Previous relevant equine referral emergency medicine and surgery experience is ideal but new surgeon candidates are encouraged to apply. In addition, experience managing cases on an elective and emergency basis, including intraoperative, and postoperative care is required.

Assistance and surgical oversight is available for candidates.
San Luis Rey Equine Hospital has a strong sport horse and thoroughbred racehorse caseload. The practice is a busy referral center and the caseload continues to climb considerably, hence the need to add more members to the team. The hospital is also venturing into a large scale expansion with new facilities in development.