Veterinarian

Veterinarian

Position Summary:

           Lindy Farms is a family-owned, premier Standardbred and Thoroughbred breeding and training facility dedicated to producing elite racehorses from conception to competition. We are seeking an Equine Veterinary with a primary focus on reproductive medicine and neonatal care. This position is also responsible for supporting the training of horses.

Lindy Farms is located in Somers, CT, and provides the charm of a small New England town with the added benefit of being just a few hours from both Boston, Massachusetts, and New York City, offering access to cultural, business, and travel opportunities.

Interested in learning more about the position, please contact Kim Beebe at [email protected].

Primary Responsibilities: 

Reproductive Medicine (Primary Focus) 

1. Perform ultrasound monitoring of broodmares for follicular development, ovulation timing, and early pregnancy diagnosis.
2. Manage artificial insemination (AI), embryo transfer, and fertility evaluations.
3. Oversee all aspects of prenatal care, including nutrition, vaccination schedules, and infectious disease monitoring.g
4. Provide on-call foaling support during the breeding season, including emergency obstetrical intervention.
5. Deliver neonatal intensive care, including management of dummy foals, sepsis, angular limb deformities, and failure of passive transfer.
6. Maintain thorough reproductive records.

Preventive Care and General Medicine: 

1. Implement comprehensive vaccination schedules and deworming programs for all horse ages
2. Provide advice on nutrition, exercise, and other preventative measures
3. Diagnose common internal medicine conditions in foals, yearlings, and adult horses
4. Maintain up-to-date records.

Biosecurity and Compliance 

1. Implement and monitor biosecurity protocols.
2. Ensure compliance with racing regulations, veterinary laws, and medication rules

Performance and Sports Medicine (Secondary Focus)

1. Collaborate with trainers and farriers to optimize health, soundness, and peak performance.
2. Utilize diagnostic imaging tools (digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy).
3. Day and overnight trips to other farms and training when necessary
4. Maintain reasonable, regular, and punctual attendance consistent with Company policies, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and other federal, state, and local standards.
5. Adapts to changing duties, as required, based on business needs.

Your Skills:  

1. Microsoft Office knowledge
2. Horse handling and nursing skills
3. Physical ability and stamina to handle large animals.
4. Multi-tasking abilities
5. Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies 

Desirable requirements:

1. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution
2. Veterinary license to practice in Connecticut (CT) or Massachusetts (Mass.) or eligibility for licensure
3. Residency training and/or board certification in Theriogenology preferred
4. 1-2 years in equine practice, such as anatomy, physiology, and common medical conditions
5. Experience in embryo transfer, breeding, and training preferred
6. Proficiency in reproductive ultrasonography, neonatal care, and standard equine diagnostics
7. Strong diagnostic, surgical, and communication skills
8. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
9. Have a good attitude and participate as a member of the team.
10. Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands: 

Listed below are key points regarding the job's environmental demands and work environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

1. Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity for most of the workday.
2. Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more or less than 75 pounds.
3. Required to walk or stand for long periods.