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McKinlay & Peters Equine Hospital is a full-service, equine exclusive, practice serving Eastern Washington & North Idaho.  MPEH has two hospital locations to better serve our clientele. The focus of the Newman Lake Hospital is Lameness, Surgery & Critical Care. Our hospitals include Advanced Imaging Diagnostics-MRI, Digital X-Ray, Endoscope, Breeding/Semen Collection, Surgery Suite, Isolation Barn, Rehabilitation, Farrier/Podiatry Center. 

McKinlay & Peters Equine Hospital has the surgical expertise, technical staff, facility and equipment to allow us to provide surgical care for horses in need of arthroscopic procedures, fracture repair, treatment of tendon/ligament injuries and repair of the limbs following trauma and/or laceration. In addition to performance and pleasure horses, we provide surgical treatment for foals with orthopedic issues. This includes straightening crooked legs, managing contracted tendons and treating growth deformities and lameness. We also treat and repair traumatic injuries in foals. While our surgical focus began with orthopedic, traumatic and general/elective surgery, the variety of surgery has, and will continue, to expand.

We have 6  doctors on staff including a doctor certified in Internal Medicine. The doctors are supported by a strong team of technicians, office staff & barn crew. We have an immediate opening for a dedicated equine surgeon to join our growing team.

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Accomplished veterinary professional with a passion for the highest quality veterinary medicine
• Board certified or residency trained equine surgeon
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to support clients and patients alike
• Ambitious and professional while also enjoying collaboration and teamwork

About the Position:

• Strong focus on equine surgery with sports medicine work available as well
• Flexible schedule that could be modified for a few days a week or maintain a more traditional schedule
• Mentorship available on site and through partnerships with other practices
• Caseload will consist of elective and emergency surgeries with room for growth and expansion
• Competitive benefits package with customizable bonus options

About the Area:

We are in the heart of the Inland Northwest just west of Idaho and 100 miles south of the Canadian border. The Spokane area is a prime location for outdoor adventures as well as urban outings. The area offers everything from hiking, fishing, and snow skiing (four resorts within two hours travel). We have multiple universities as well as world-class performances and exhibits, wineries and breweries, athletics, and of course an amazing equine community!