Description

San Luis Rey Equine Hospital is currently inviting applications for a 1-year fellowship in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, with the potential to transition into a private practice residency in Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. This fellowship provides engagement with a high-volume referral hospital dealing with a diverse range of cases. Participants will gain expertise in lameness evaluations, imaging techniques (including radiology, ultrasound, nuclear scintigraphy, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging), innovative therapies (such as orthobiologic and regenerative medicine), advanced diagnostics (including over-ground endoscopy and exercising electrocardiography), and rehabilitation methods (including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, underwater treadmill, saltwater spa, laser therapy, shockwave, and functional electrostimulation). Our cases cover all equestrian disciplines with Hunter/Jumper and Racing highly represented, followed by Dressage, Eventing, Western Performance, Endurance etc.

Our caseload typically includes 3-5 CT scans weekly, often leading to treatments or surgeries; 4-5 bone scans per week followed by further diagnostic workups; numerous lameness evaluations each week featuring radiography and ultrasound, frequently progressing to advanced imaging or surgical procedures. We also manage primary sports medicine maintenance service for elite trainers, as well as pre-purchase evaluations. The hospital is closely connected to a racehorse training facility (approximately 400 horses) and a veterinarian-owned rehabilitation center (approximately 70 horses), accommodating cases including but not limited to post-op arthroscopy, spinal fusion/foraminotomy, fractures, and soft tissue injuries.

The fellow will engage in teaching duties for interns and veterinary students. They will also assist in case management of lameness, sports medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation cases, as well as some internal medicine and emergency cases. Responsibilities include clinical case management (hospital and field, assisting in overseeing rehabilitation patients, and minimal equine emergency duties. The fellow will attend hospital rounds daily, rehabilitation center rounds weekly, journal club weekly, and sports medicine topics/journal club weekly.

This 1-year fellowship offers the possibility, for the right candidate, to progress into a private practice residency, designed per the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) requirements. The program meets the supervised training requirements for ACVSMR candidacy, under the mentorship of ACVSMR and ACVS diplomates. Benefits include 5 paid vacation days, 5 paid volunteer incentive days, and 5 paid sick days, all to be used within the appointment year.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a DVM or equivalent degree, have completed a 1-year internship or have equivalent equine-focused experience.

Application Package: 1) Curriculum vitae, 2) Letter of intent outlining reasons for pursuing this program and career objectives, 3) University transcript and proof of graduation, and 4) Three letters of recommendation.

The application deadline is June 15th, 2026, or until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Dr. Korin Potenza at [email protected].

Requirements

Candidates must possess a DVM or equivalent degree, have completed a 1-year internship or have equivalent equine-focused experience.