Spy Coast Farm is a private facility that specializes in the breeding and development of top-quality performance horses on 800 acres in Lexington, KY adjacent to the Kentucky Horse Park. We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic equine veterinarian to join our team for a one year position and work directly with our two resident veterinarians, Dr. Modesty Burleson in the Reproduction Department and Dr.Julie Vargas in the Rehabilitation and Fitness Center.  

The Reproduction Center breeds approximately 50-60 mares/year via artificial insemination with both fresh cooled and frozen semen and foals 40-50 foals/year.  We have a laboratory on site to perform advanced reproductive techniques including embryo transfer and follicle aspirations for ICSI.  The Stallion Station stands 10-12 warmblood stallions to collect and commercially ship throughout the USA and Canada for artificial insemination.  

The associate veterinarian will assist with preventative herd health and routine care on approximately 300 resident horses boarded at Spy Coast Farm.  This will include neonatal examinations and care, lameness evaluations, diagnostic imaging including radiographs and ultrasound, routine dental examinations, castrations, and on call emergency services.

The associate will work with referral cases in our state-of-the art Rehabilitation and Fitness Center and interact with referring veterinarians.  They will use therapeutic and treatment modalities including Cold Water Spa, Aqua-Treadmill, dry treadmill, Regenerative Laser Therapy, PEMF, Cold Laser, Equinosis Lameness Locator, and Shockwave therapy.  They will also have the opportunity to assist with alternative therapies including Acupuncture and Chiropractic treatments. 

Spy Coast Farm offers commercial import quarantine services for mares and stallions for Contagious Equine Metritis and USDA export quarantine services.  The associate will assist with testing and treatment protocols and have the opportunity to work with various breeds of imported horses from all over the world. 

The Spy Coast Farm Equine Education Center is a world class teaching facility built specifically for the equine industry.  Our associate will have the opportunity to participate and attend numerous continuing education lectures including AAEP 360 seminars, International Society of Equine Locomotor Pathology (ISELP) Modules, University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research, and many other equine programs.  There are opportunities to participate in research projects in various department of the farm. 

One third of the associates time will be spent working at Burleson Farms, a commercial Thoroughbred breeding and sales facility located in Midway, KY. The farm breeds approximately 100 mares/year and foals approximately 50 foals/year.   The associate will assist with breeding, neonatal care, preventative and routine care, lameness evaluations, radiographs, and emergency services as needed.  There will be opportunities to assist at Thoroughbred Sales including Fasig-Tipton and Keeneland Sales. 

Applicants must be a graduate from an accredited veterinary degree program, pass the NAVLE exam, and have completed an equine internship.

Please submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and at least one letter of recommendation with the application.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license and personal vehicle for transportation. 

About Spy Coast Farm

Spy Coast Farm is a large Sport Horse facility located on 800 acres of bluegrass in Lexington, adjacent to the Kentucky Horse Park. We specialize in breeding and developing top quality performance horses.

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