This position is per diem; the daily rate of pay is $400.00.
Work schedule is vendor controlled and is determined by the racing schedule. This is a standby position and the position works on an as-needed basis.
Work hours vary between 7:00 AM-12:00 Noon, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM or 6:00 PM-11:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday and determined by the racing schedule.
Additional Information:
3 openings available.
The Position:
The Department of Agriculture, Penn National Racetrack is seeking (3) three licensed veterinarian positions to provide professional veterinary expertise in Thoroughbred Racetrack regulatory medicine and supervise staff performing test barn activities (pre-race and post-race detention barn). If you are a licensed veterinarian who enjoys working around horses and has an interest in this type of work, apply now!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
This position will supervise the duties of Livestock Workers in the test barn activities including the collection and processing of blood and urine samples, oversee the normal racing activities and record-keeping for horses that qualify for treatment with medication for respiratory bleeding in accordance to the rules of the Thoroughbred Racing Commission and conduct pre-race inspections on horses entering the paddock prior to racing.
The incumbent's duties may include the pre-race examination of a horse entered for that day's races for health, welfare, and fit-racing soundness issues. Other duties include being present in the paddock at the finish of each racing program in order to observe horses before during and after racing and examine the horse when requested by the stewards and/or notify stewards of any horse that is deemed physically unfit to compete in racing.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
This position is per diem; the daily rate of pay is $400.00.
Work schedule is vendor controlled and is determined by the racing schedule. This is a standby position and the position works on an as-needed basis.
Work hours vary between 7:00 AM-12:00 Noon, 1:00 PM-6:00 PM or 6:00 PM-11:00 PM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, or Saturday and determined by the racing schedule.
A Commission employee license is required for this position; can be obtained after employment begins.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Graduation from a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor program.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Post Employment Requirement:
If the employee is not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Pennsylvania, he/she must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within twelve (12) months of being hired.
Additional Requirements:
A Commission employee license is required for this position; can be obtained after employment begins.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
