Advance your equine sports medicine career in a respected, well-equipped hospital in Cary, IL, with compensation up to $150,000. An excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team serving both referral and ambulatory caseloads across sport and performance horses.
The Hospital
This specialty-capable equine facility supports both primary-care and referral cases with a strong emphasis on sports medicine, lameness, surgery, and reproductive services. The team environment is collaborative and well-structured, allowing veterinarians to focus on patient care while supported by experienced technical staff and hospital management. On-site resources streamline diagnostics and treatment planning, and the culture prioritizes clinical excellence, communication, and professional growth.
- Mixed referral and ambulatory caseload with performance, sport, and companion horses
- On-site digital radiography, diagnostic ultrasound, and nuclear imaging
- In-house laboratory services and an on-site pharmacy for rapid turnaround
- Fully equipped surgical suite supporting a range of equine procedures
- Organized management and technical support to optimize workflow and client service
- Mentorship and continuing education encouraged within a supportive clinical culture
Location
Based in Cary, Illinois, this role offers small-town ease with quick connections to big-city amenities. Cary combines a walkable historic downtown and community events with convenient transit to Chicago and abundant outdoor recreation nearby.
- Direct Metra access to downtown Chicago from the Cary station on the Union Pacific Northwest line
- Compact, walkable downtown with independent shops, restaurants, and a lively community vibe
- Annual events including the Main Street festival and a summer farmers market
- Well-regarded local schools, including Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 and Cary-Grove High School
- Easy access to Fox River Valley parks and trails for biking, hiking, and paddling
- Close to Crystal Lake, Fox River Grove, and broader retail, medical, and entertainment options in the northwest suburbs
Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure with production opportunities
- Sign-on, retention, and relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placement
- Generous continuing education allowance plus covered professional dues and licensure
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Team member discounts on services and products
- Employee wellbeing resources, including access to a meditation app and a 24/7 employee assistance program
- Employee hardship relief fund
- All the tools needed to support advanced diagnostics and sports medicine work
The Role
- Perform comprehensive lameness evaluations and diagnostic workups for sport and performance horses
- Utilize digital radiography, ultrasonography, and, where appropriate, nuclear imaging to inform treatment
- Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans
- Provide regenerative and biologic therapies such as PRP and IRAP, as appropriate
- Collaborate closely with surgeons and specialists on complex orthopedic and medical cases
- Split time between ambulatory and hospital-based appointments
- Share emergency and on-call coverage within a supportive team structure
- Communicate clearly and proactively with owners and referring veterinarians, maintaining accurate medical records
Requirements
- DVM or VMD (or equivalent) and eligibility for Illinois veterinary licensure
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- Valid DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
- Strong interest or experience in equine sports medicine and lameness
- Excellent teamwork, communication, and client service skills
- Valid driver license for ambulatory work
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