State Veterinarian Temporary - Pocono Downs Racetrack

As a State Veterinarian Temporary - Pocono Downs Racetrack with the Department of Agriculture, you will help ensure that every race is safe and responsible. This position places you at the center of important work that protects horses and supports honest competition. Your efforts will help riders, owners, and the public trust the results of every race. This is a rewarding role for someone who wants to make a real difference in animal care and racetrack operations.

This position plays a key role in protecting the health of racehorses and ensuring that racing activities follow all required rules. It focuses on supervising testing, observing horses, and maintaining accurate records. As a State Veterinarian Temporary - Pocono Downs Racetrack, you will perform the following duties:

• Test Barn Oversight: Supervise test barn operations and manage the collection and processing of blood and urine samples
• Sample Collection: Draw blood samples and direct the work of test barn personnel
• Pre Race Review: Observe horses before races and assess their fitness to compete
• Chain Of Custody: Maintain proper custody procedures for horses and all collected samples
• Rule Enforcement: Apply Racing Commission rules, policies, and procedures to support race integrity and horse safety

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time, per diem employment
• Work hours are 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Sunday
• Work schedule is vendor controlled and is determined by the racing schedule.

• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.

• 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.

• This position requires possession of a valid license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

• 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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