Equine Surgeon Staff Veterinarian

Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists (CRES) invites applications from dedicated, proactive, and mission-oriented Surgeons with strong communication skills for our staff Equine Surgery and Emergency Veterinarian role. The successful applicant will be an integral part of the team and will provide the highest quality of veterinary surgical care and expertise, exceptional client service, and the optimal engagement of the veterinary medical team to maximize case outcome, productivity, profitability, and growth. In this role you will be a key clinician in the hospital which provides state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical services to enhance equine health, while upholding and advancing the philosophy, mission, and core values of CRES while reporting to the Clinical Director of CRES for clinical operations accountabilities. Job Responsibilities: Participate in the delivery of a high-quality clinical service with emphasis on orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, lameness and advanced imaging (standing MRI, nuclear scintigraphy, PET, CT). Perform and complete surgical treatment plans with clinical excellence. Cultivate and motivate a high performing, highly communicative culture where a service-oriented approach, continuous improvement, and team orientation are valued. Foster communications with clinicians, staff and clients in a diplomatic, approachable, mutually respectful and customer-driven environment. Prescribe and administer drugs and vaccines as appropriate and within industry guidelines. Promote the safety of patients, clients, and associates by ensuring the hospital team utilize safe techniques, following standard practice guidelines, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and laboratory areas. Demonstrate integrity and ethics in all actions and behaviors. Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public. Serve as a role model and mentor to ensure success for co-workers and the hospital. Required Qualifications: DVM, VMD or equivalent degree from a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with PET and Standing CT Imaging Systems. Must possess outstanding demonstrated clinical skills. Experience in orthopedic surgery including arthroscopy and fracture repair, soft tissue surgery, laparoscopic surgery, equine sports medicine, lameness, and rehabilitation, with a proven record of success as a veterinary specialist in a complex referral environment. Demonstrated excellence when communicating with clients, colleagues, house officers, students, and technicians. Must have the capacity or potential to develop referral caseload in a specialist equine hospital. Well-developed and demonstrated evidence of collegiality. Able and willing to participate in emergency on call program. Preferred Qualifications: Board certification by the American or European College of Veterinary Surgery. Cornell University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. For more information about our diversity and inclusion initiatives, please visit our website. Cornell University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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