Equine Surgeon — Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Mount Vernon

Job overview

The Equine Surgeon — Northwest Veterinary Clinic of Mount Vernon role is onsite in Mount Vernon, WA; compensation is not specified. Northwest Veterinary Clinic provides equine veterinary care, and PetVet Care Centers’ stated mission is to improve the lives of animals and people through compassionate care. The surgeon provides equine surgical and clinical care, with a caseload that may include elective soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and lameness. The role also includes patient examinations, treatment planning, client education, medical records, collaboration with referring veterinarians, and participation in hospital care and rounds. The posting describes a shared emergency rotation of approximately one evening per week and every fifth weekend; it specifies no emergency surgery or surgical on-call.

What you'll do

• Perform comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• provide elective soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and lameness care
• plan treatment and rehabilitation
• communicate with and educate clients
• maintain medical records
• prescribe medications and follow controlled substance protocols
• collaborate with veterinarians and staff
• monitor hospital cases and participate in rounds when possible.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

equine surgeon

veterinary surgery

equine medicine

sports medicine

lameness

mount vernon wa

northwest veterinary clinic

petvet care centers

elective surgery

shared emergency rotation

one evening per week

every fifth weekend

dvm

medical dental vision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Signing, retention, and relocation packages
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid parental leave
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• pet discounts
• emotional wellbeing support
• continuing education stipends
• and career development resources.

Why this role

The role offers a balanced caseload and no emergency surgery or surgical on-call, while including a shared emergency rotation of approximately one evening per week and every fifth weekend. Qualifications include a DVM or equivalent and board certification or residency training in equine surgery, or relevant equine surgeon experience.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.