State Veterinarian Temporary - Presque Isle Downs Racetrack

The Department of Agriculture is currently looking to fill a licensed veterinarian role that will offer specialized veterinary knowledge in regulatory medicine, as well as oversee test barn operations, including pre-race and post-race activities at Presque Isle Downs Racetrack. If you are a board-certified veterinarian with a passion for working with horses, we encourage you to submit your application today!

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the operations of the Test Barn, also known as the Post-race Detention Barn. This includes the collection and processing of blood and urine samples, along with meticulous record-keeping associated with these activities. The Commission Veterinarian will take charge of drawing blood samples and will supervise all personnel working within the Test Barn. Additionally, you will oversee the routine pre-race procedures and documentation for horses that are eligible for treatment with medication for Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage, ensuring compliance with the Rules of Racing. You will be overseeing the activities of private veterinary practitioners involved in administering bleeder medication to qualified horses. You will conduct pre-race inspections for most ship-in horses and ensure accurate records are maintained for this process. Your presence will be required in the paddock and at the finish line during each racing program to monitor horses before, during, and after the races. You will also maintain a Veterinarian's List of horses deemed physically unfit to compete, along with all necessary documentation. In cases where horses exhibit respiratory bleeding, you will perform endoscopic examinations of the upper respiratory system as needed to determine eligibility for the bleeder medication program. If a private veterinary practitioner is unavailable, you will administer emergency treatment. Additionally, you will attend meetings and hearings at the request of the Stewards or Commission and will examine any horses that are "stuck" for veterinary reasons during Scratch Time, as requested by the Stewards. Other related duties may also be assigned as necessary.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Part-time (per diem) employment.
• Work schedule may vary and is vendor controlled and determined by the racing schedule.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: This position is per diem; the daily rate of pay is $400.00.
• 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.

• Possession of a valid license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

• 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.
• Possession of a Commission Employee License

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education)..)
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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