Equine Surgeon

Surgeon in Performance Horse Practice

Paton & Martin Equine Veterinary Services seeks a surgeon to join our team and complement two established surgeons at the only surgical referral facility in British Columbia. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in performance horse medicine and a desire to meld a schedule that includes an in-hospital surgical caseload with in-field services to support a diverse clientele. Board-certified or surgery-trained veterinarians are invited to apply.

The Surgeon position at Paton & Martin offers a generous signing bonus, competitive salary, and relocation assistance. As part of Altano, we are leading the way in equine veterinary care, and that starts with our employees. When it comes to benefits, we’ve got you covered, from traditional benefits that include extended health and dental benefits, membership and licensing dues to mental health and wellbeing services through Moka Care. Continue learning and growing in your career with Altano Academy, which includes a worldwide network of colleagues and specialists with whom you can collaborate through exchange groups, virtual and in-person CE events, and VetPD courses.

Excellence in Equine Veterinary Care

Our strong focus on compassionate, innovative care has given Paton & Martin an exceptional reputation in the Fraser Valley. Paton & Martin’s longstanding practice, which began as a single-person ambulatory practice, now offers a fully equipped equine referral hospital. Our facility includes a six-stall hospital and surgical suite with padded recovery room, stocks, five stall holding barn, four outdoor paddocks with shelters, three open day paddocks, a grass field, and a lunging arena.

Paton & Martin is at the forefront of equine healthcare, offering an array of services such as ambulatory routine medicine, urgent care, soundness evaluations, and treatments for sports injuries and lameness problems. The clinic is also renowned for its advanced diagnostic capabilities, including gastroscopies and MRIs, as well as a range of surgical procedures and hospitalization options. Paton & Martin is a proud partner of the Thunderbird Show Park, which hosts world-class show jumping. As host to ten weeks of globally recognized hunter and jumper tournaments annually, there is always a supply of activity in the area! We are situated in a community with an active and growing local equestrian population covering the gamut of disciplines.

Beautiful BC Is Waiting For You

British Columbia is a natural wonderland of rugged coastlines, majestic mountain ranges, lush forests, wildlife, and vibrant cities. The nature and outdoor adventures are endless here. We are located within an hour of Vancouver's vibrant and cosmopolitan city. If the mountains are where you want to be, we are a short drive to Whistler-Blackcomb, North America's largest ski resort. Experience world-class skiing and snowboarding, breathtaking scenery, and endless adventure. The landscape is so diverse in this area of the province that you can go skiing or to the beach on the same day! This is a place where you can truly live life to the fullest, both personally and professionally.

Please check out the following links for more information on our practice and our province:

https://www.pmvetservices.com

https://www.hellobc.com/

https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/

https://tbird.ca/