Sport Horse Veterinarian at Hagyard Equine Institute
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
Application
Details
Posted: 10-Jun-25
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000-$150,000
Categories:
Private Practice
Occupation:
Veterinarian
Species:
Equine
Veterinary Specialty:
Sports Medicine
Preferred Education:
Doctorate
Sport Horse Veterinarian – Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Join a legacy of excellence! Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, a trusted name in Central Kentucky's equine industry for over 146 years, is expanding its Sport Horse Medicine Team within the Performance Horse Department. We are seeking experienced veterinarians with a passion for horse show medicine to join our dedicated team.
About the Practice
Hagyard is proud to provide comprehensive equine care through a large, collaborative team of veterinary specialists. Our Sport Horse veterinarians deliver full-service primary care, emergency services, and advanced lameness diagnostics to performance horses both at farms, in-clinic, and at major equestrian events. Our current show coverage includes premier venues like the Kentucky Horse Park and The World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio.
About the Role
Deliver full-spectrum primary and emergency care for performance horse clientele.
Provide specialized lameness services utilizing leading diagnostic and therapeutic technologies.
Participate in horse show coverage and on-call rotations as needed.
Work collaboratively with fellow veterinarians to expand client services and build new relationships.
Advanced Equipment & Therapies Available:
Portable and referral digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy (upper airway and gastroscopy), nuclear scintigraphy, MRI, PET scans
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy, Class IV laser, IRAP, PRP, Pro-stride, Alpha2EQ
Qualifications
DVM or equivalent degree
Valid veterinary license and accreditation to practice in Kentucky
1–2+ years of veterinary experience, preferably with a focus in sport horse medicine
Interest and experience in hunter/jumper disciplines preferred
Availability for evening, weekend, and on-call shifts
Strong communication skills to support effective collaboration within a team and with shared clients
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience
Production-based bonus potential (up to 30%)
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance at affordable group rates
401(k) plan, CE stipends, and paid time off
Access to world-class facilities and a supportive, collegial environment
Why Hagyard?
At Hagyard, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team with a shared passion for performance horse care. We offer a dynamic environment where innovation and dedication to the highest level of veterinary medicine is both supported and expected.
Ready to ride with the best? Apply today and join a tradition of excellence at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute by emailing your resume to Emily Lunsford at elunsford@petvetcarecenters.com.
At PetVet Care Centers, our hospitals are managed locally, and supported globally, through our connected network. We are a group of over 400 small animal, mixed animal and equine general practice, specialty and emergency hospitals. We appreciate the differences in each community and support the local traditions which have made our member hospitals so successful.
Our location based Medical Directors guide quality of care, inform staff development and ensure community connection. Medical decisions, treatment plans and medication choices are made by each of our individual doctors, locally.
PetVet supports individualized learning opportunities, and encourages doctors to advance their skill through generous continuing education assistance.
