Don Alberto Thoroughbred Farm is pleased to add a Resident Veterinarian to our team!

Situated on +/-1,300 acres in Lexington, KY this world class operation offers the opportunity to work with some of the finest thoroughbreds in the industry. This position could even be a hands on opportunity to work with a future Derby star… If you love thoroughbreds as much as we do and are capable of fulfilling well the mission below then we’d love to tell you more about our farm, our team, our herd, and this opportunity. Interested candidates should email their resume to stacia.sharff@harasdonalberto.cl . All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide daily herd health management including, but not limited to, general health and wellness exams, lameness exams, reproduction associated procedures, new foal exams, lung scans, fetal monitoring, survey x-rays, health certs, insurance exams, and vaccinations / medications
• Respond to all equine health emergencies
• Provide professional, efficient and exceptional care; showing each equine equal respect regardless of value, age, or status
• Perform thorough physical exams to develop and implement treatment plans based on the injury or illness presented
• Administer preventative care including management of the vaccination program
• Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plan to leadership team, barn staff, and ownership as applicable
• Ensure the safety of both horses and humans by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean & organized workspace
• Maintain proper and complete medical records
• Maintain accurate controlled substance inventory log
• Manage communications with consulting specialists and emergency clinicians
• Properly manage the assignments and performance of veterinary technician
• Support division managers and farm manager in monitoring nutrition and weight
• Support division managers in maintaining biosecurity protocols to prevent the spread of disease / infection
• Support owners and executives on purchase decisions with sales ground exams and review
• Other job duties as assigned

A Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent) degree and veterinary license as well as accreditation to practice in the state of Kentucky are required. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of equine reproduction experience. A positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a growing team are critical to success. Strong emphasis is placed on communication and professionalism as well as attention to detail and a proactive mindset. The resident vet must be able to withstand all the physical requirements of an active thoroughbred farm inclusive of the varying environmental elements.