State Veterinarian Temporary - Meadows Racetrack

As a Temporary State Veterinarian for the Department of Agriculture, you will help protect the wellbeing of racehorses while ensuring fair competition. This position gives you hands on experience with inspections, testing, and emergency care at Meadows Racetrack. You will work closely with racing staff and judges in a role that makes a visible impact every day. Join a team where your expertise supports both safety and the sport of racing.

This position focuses on supervising testing procedures, evaluating horses, and supporting the daily racing program at Meadows Racetrack. It also involves providing medical oversight, documentation, and communication with racing officials. As a Temporary State Veterinarian, you will perform the following duties:

• Test Barn Oversight: Supervise sample collection, blood gas testing, and related records for pre and post race procedures
• Medication Monitoring: Oversee eligibility and record keeping for horses approved for respiratory bleeder treatments
• Pre Race Checks: Conduct paddock inspections on horses before they compete
• Medical Evaluation: Examine horses and notify judges if an animal is unfit for racing
• Emergency Response: Provide urgent treatment when a private veterinarian is not available
• Program Participation: Attend required meetings and document necropsy information according to policy

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 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Tuesday - Saturday.
• 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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