Sports Medicine Fellowship

Employment Opportunity: Sports Medicine Fellowship
Employer: Brendan W. Furlong, MVB, Equine Veterinarian, PA
Employment start date: Fall 2025


Who are we?

B.W. Furlong & Associates was founded in 1982 by Dr. Brendan Furlong, and has steadily grown from a one man operation to a practice of 23 veterinarians and over 50 support staff and technicians. The practice includes a veterinary hospital, imaging center, surgery center, and rehab center in Oldwick, NJ, an imaging center and office in Wellington, FL, and ambulatory services offered in Oldwick, NJ, Ocala and Wellington, FL, and Middleburg, VA. The practice has recently broken ground to build a new, state of the art, 50,000+ square foot facility in Oldwick.

We pride ourselves on being progressive leaders who deliver the ultimate in veterinary care; among our 23 veterinarians, we currently have 6 specialists: two DACVIM, two DACT, and two DACVS. Members of our team have also supported US and Canadian Olympic, Paralympic, World Championship, and Pan American teams for generations. 

We invest in our organization and people, in the forms of continuing education, investments in technology and resources, and the creation of new positions as demands and needs change. We are committed to providing world class care, we practice a collaborative brand of medicine, we believe in supporting our colleagues, and we always try to do what is right. These are our core values, and they should resonate with all applicants. 

Where are we?
New Jersey is the east coast’s best kept secret, with our headquarters located in the idyllic countryside of Hunterdon County. The area offers easy access to New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore along with hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and riding trails and endless outdoor activities. Most staff live within a 30 minute drive of the practice and are able to commute without taking major highways. For those raising a family, a number of schools in the area offer award winning school systems.

What will you be doing?

B.W. Furlong & Associates is looking to fill a sports medicine fellowship position with specific interest in developing experience in high performance sports medicine, including lameness diagnostics and rehabilitation. The position will be based primarily in Oldwick, NJ with a winter relocation to Wellington, Florida, home of WEF and Global Dressage Festivals, as well as occasional travel to Ocala. The successful candidate will work daily with the founder and president of the practice, Dr. Brendan Furlong, assisting with the work-up and management of his caseload. Additional responsibilities will include managing individual caseload, being part of the on-call rotation when based in New Jersey, and assisting with horse show coverage.

The practice is looking for an individual who has completed an equine internship or been in practice for 1-2 years while covering a similar caseload. The position is ideal for the individual interested in pursuing a career in sports medicine private practice or a residency in sports medicine & rehabilitation or diagnostic imaging. There will be a high degree of mentorship throughout the year with opportunity to develop skills in lameness examination, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound, radiography and MR imaging), and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate must have exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as be proficient in basic diagnostic workup of lameness & poor performance, ultrasound, and radiography. Candidate will be required to obtain a Florida and New Jersey veterinary license.

Our compensation package includes: a minimum annual salary of $75,000, commensurate with experience, on-call emergency fees and other monthly “per instance” bonuses; signing and relocation incentives; health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a student loan repayment program; 401k with 3% employer contribution and profit sharing; paid time off (annual, flex time opportunity, CE); employee assistance program; long term disability insurance; license and association membership fees; CE annual allowance with paid time off; AAA membership; mileage reimbursement or company vehicle; logo wear, and discounted veterinary products and services. Housing is provided in Wellington, FL for the duration of the winter season.

Brendan W. Furlong, MVB, Equine Veterinarian, P.A, d/b/a B.W. Furlong & Associates, provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Please submit your cover letter and resume via email to Kim Reitmeyer, Human Resources & Administrative Manager, at hiring@bwfurlong.com.