Equine Surgeon – Performance Equine Associates

About the role

Performance Equine Associates, a leading referral hospital serving Southern Oklahoma and North Texas, is seeking an experienced Equine Surgeon to join its state-of-the-art team. The role involves delivering both elective and emergency surgical care for performance horses in a high-volume, specialty environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform orthopedic, colic and soft-tissue surgeries on performance horses.
• Provide emergency surgical interventions as needed.
• Utilize advanced imaging (digital radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, endoscopy) to diagnose and guide procedures.
• Participate in neonatal intensive care and isolation cases.
• Collaborate with board-certified specialists and contribute to field service and referral caseloads.

Required profile

• ACVS certification preferred; completion of an ACVS-approved residency required.
• Demonstrated experience with elective and emergency equine surgery.
• Strong interest in western performance horse medicine.

Required skills

• Orthopedic surgery
• Colic surgery
• Soft-tissue surgery
• Emergency surgical procedures
• Digital radiography and fluoroscopy
• Ultrasonography and endoscopy
• Regenerative medicine techniques
• Neonatal intensive care

What we offer

• Seven-doctor team with multiple board-certified specialists.
• Full surgical and regenerative medicine capabilities.
• Health insurance, 401(k), paid memberships and licensing dues.
• Parental leave, wellness platform, and continuing education through Altano Academy.