Review Vacancy
TitleSupervising Racing Veterinarian
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $316.65 to $316.65 Daily
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a degree in Veterinary Medicine and a current, valid New York State Veterinary license.
Candidates may not have any involvement whether personal or business in any part of horse racing or have any other conflict of interest with racing participants.
Duties Description • In charge of the procurement of post and pre-race urine and blood samples;
• Assist with the supervision of all Commission test barn personnel;
• Assist in the conduct of investigations in event of positive drug tests;
• Supply technical information on drugs and their effects and acts as expert witness at hearings;
• Assist in the determination as to fitness of racing entrants and reports such matters to racing officials;
• Responsible for all matters concerning the physical condition of horses to be raced at the track as to soundness and freedom from defect or contagious disease.
Additional Comments Schedule
From: 1 hour prior to post time
To: time required to collect samples after the last race.
Buffalo Raceway, Hamburg NY. Buffalo Raceway is scheduled from January 14, 2015 to July 26, 2015. Race dates normally include Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Some Sundays.
Batavia Downs, Batavia NY. Batavia Downs is scheduled from July 27, 2015 to December 5, 2015. Race dates normally include Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Some Tuesdays and Sundays.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.