Sports Medicine Veterinarian

About Us

Performance Equine Veterinary Services is a leading equine veterinary practice in Ocala Florida dedicated to helping horses achieve optimal health recovery and peak athletic performance. Founded by Dr. Alberto Rullan our practice combines cutting-edge diagnostics and innovative treatments with a highly personalized approach to care.

We specialize in lameness evaluations surgery rehabilitation imaging regenerative medicine and sports medicine for equine athletes across a wide range of disciplines. Through our partnership with the Equine Performance Innovative Center (EPIC) we provide state-of-the-art rehabilitation and recovery support designed to accelerate healing and improve long-term outcomes for our patients.

The Role

Were looking for a skilled and passionateSports Medicine Veterinarianto join our this role youll diagnose treat and manage musculoskeletal injuries and performance-related conditions in equine athletes - with a focus on long-term soundness rehabilitation and peak athletic performance.

Youll work alongside trainers farriers rehabilitation specialists and horse owners to develop customized treatment plans and leverage advanced veterinary technologies to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

What Youll Do

• Perform comprehensive lameness evaluations and equine sports medicine examinations
• Diagnose and manage musculoskeletal injuries performance limitations and rehabilitation cases
• Interpret diagnostic imaging including radiographs ultrasound MRI and CT
• Develop individualized treatment and rehabilitation plans based on patient condition discipline and performance goals
• Administer regenerative therapies including PRP stem cell therapy biologics and joint treatments
• Collaborate with rehabilitation teams specialists trainers farriers and owners on treatment progression and recovery
• Utilize advanced diagnostic technologies and motion analysis tools to evaluate soundness and performance
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment protocols based on clinical findings
• Educate clients on injury prevention conditioning rehabilitation timelines and performance management
• Maintain accurate medical records imaging reports and treatment documentation
• Support emergency and urgent care situations involving sports medicine patients
• Participate in continuing education and contribute to clinical protocol development

What Were Looking For

Required:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent)
• Active veterinary license in the applicable state
• Strong understanding of equine performance medicine biomechanics and rehabilitation
• Excellent diagnostic communication and client-facing skills
• Collaborative mindset and ability to work within multidisciplinary teams

Preferred:

• Experience in equine sports medicine lameness rehabilitation or performance medicine
• Internship or residency training in equine medicine or sports medicine
• Experience with diagnostic imaging regenerative therapies and rehabilitation planning
• Experience working with equine athletes across competitive disciplines
• Board certification or active pursuit of specialty certification in sports medicine or rehabilitation

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely handle and work around horses in clinical rehabilitation and performance environments
• Ability to stand walk bend and perform clinical procedures for extended periods
• Ability to lift and transport veterinary equipment and supplies
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments under varying weather conditions
• Ability to respond to emergency and urgent care situations as needed

Equal Opportunity Employer

Performance Equine Veterinary Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race color religion age national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation or disability and actively foster inclusion in all forms.

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person