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Posted: 13-Nov-25

Location: Elkton, Maryland

Type: Full Time

Salary: Competitive salary + benefits

Categories:

Private Practice

Occupation:

Veterinarian

Species:

Equine

Veterinary Specialty:

None

Salary Details:

Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) & relocation assistance, Health, dental, and vision insurance, State licensing fees, AAEP, and AVMA memberships covered, $3,000 annual CE allowance, PLIT coverage, 401(k) plan, Strong support for professional development and career growth, Healthy work-life balance with flexibility to explore diverse practice interests

Preferred Education:

Doctorate

About Us

Equine Veterinary Care (EVC) is a progressive, four-doctor equine practice based at the world-class Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Maryland, with services extending to Delaware Park Racetrack. Since 1993, we’ve provided high-quality ambulatory and outpatient care to performance and pleasure horses across MD, PA, and DE. Our team specializes in sports medicine, soundness evaluations, imaging, pre-purchase exams, respiratory care, and elective outpatient procedures, collaborating closely with top referral hospitals throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

The Opportunity

We are seeking two full-time Equine Veterinarians to join our growing team—one with a primary focus on racetrack medicine at Delaware Park, and another with an ambulatory focus on sport horse and farm care. Both positions offer the chance to work in a supportive, team-oriented environment where professional development and clinical excellence are top priorities.

Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner looking to make an impact or a motivated early-career veterinarian seeking strong mentorship, EVC offers the structure, variety, and resources to help you thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care for equine athletes both at the Delaware Park Racetrack and through ambulatory and clinic-based services at Fair Hill.
• Perform lameness evaluations, imaging, joint injections, regenerative therapies, wellness care, dentistry, and emergency services.
• Build trusted relationships with trainers, owners, and farm managers through clear communication and reliable follow-up.
• Collaborate with colleagues and referral hospitals on complex or specialized cases.
• Participate in a shared, rotating on-call schedule for after-hours emergencies.
• Stay current on advancements in equine sports medicine and pursue continuing education opportunities.

Ideal Candidates

• DVM/VMD or equivalent, eligible for licensure in DE, MD, and PA

• Strong hands-on equine experience; racetrack or sports medicine background preferred
• Internship-trained or equivalent experience valued
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about equine health and eager to build a rewarding, long-term career

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience) & relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• CE allowance ($3,000 annually), PLIT coverage, licensing & membership dues covered
• Mentorship and support for professional growth
• Balanced schedule with flexibility for diverse practice interests

About the Area

Equine Veterinary Care is located in the heart of horse country at Fair Hill Training Center, home to more than 700 Thoroughbred racehorses and the MARS Maryland 5 Star, one of only two 5-star eventing competitions in the United States. The area offers a rare mix of world-class equine activity, rural charm, and convenient access to urban life—within an hour of both Philadelphia and Baltimore. Enjoy abundant outdoor recreation, scenic countryside, and vibrant local arts and food scenes.

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If you’re passionate about equine sports medicine, racetrack practice, or both, and want to join a practice that values expertise, collaboration, and growth, we’d love to hear from you.

? Apply now or reach out to McClure Jackson-Cathcart at mcclure.jackson-cathcart@nva.com

• DVM/VMD or equivalent, eligible for licensure in DE, MD, and PA

• Strong hands-on equine experience; racetrack or sports medicine background preferred
• Internship-trained or equivalent experience valued
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passionate about equine health and eager to build a rewarding, long-term career

About Equine Veterinary Care, PC

Equine Veterinary Care was established in 1993 at Fair Hill Training Center, located in the northeast corner of Maryland bordered by Pennsylvania and Delaware, easily accessible and only 15 minutes from I-95. A four doctor practice with ambulatory, inpatient and outpatient components, Equine Veterinary Care offers a wide variety of state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment modalities. We specialize in sports medicine cases, soundness issues, digital imaging and pre-purchase evaluations of race and sport horses. In addition at our clinic, we offer intensive medical care of colic patients, respiratory cases and severe wounds and perform elective surgical procedures.

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