C/S Fill-In Commission Veterinarian

The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission is currently seeking to hire a Fill-In Commission Veterinarian. This position examines horses in the morning on rounds and on the racetrack during the afternoon. This position also observes horses during training, conducts pre-race examinations on horses scheduled to race and helps maintain commission files documenting examination history of horses running at Delaware Park. The veterinarian will observe horses running on the racetrack during the afternoon and attend to injured horses if necessary. This position is also responsible for completing examinations of each horse scheduled to run in the day’s races and recommend scratching a horse if unsound, injured or ill. Collaborate with Safety Steward and other regulatory boards to ensure the rules and regulations are upheld. Work with the State Department of Agriculture and the private practitioners in the control of communicable equine diseases, insect control, and sanitary conditions in the barn area.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• The Commission Veterinarian observes horses during training, conducts pre-race examinations on horses scheduled to race and helps maintain commission files documenting examination history of horses running at Delaware Park.
• Observe horses running on the race track during the afternoon and attend injured horses if necessary; In the event of an injury, immediately make an assessment and stabilize the horse if possible. Help load the horse in ambulance and attend while horse is transported to its barn. 
• Complete an examination of each horse scheduled to run in the day’s races and recommend scratching a horse if unsound, injured or ill. 
• Collaborate with Safety Steward and other regulatory boards to ensure the rules and regulations are upheld.
• Work with the State Department of Agriculture and the private practitioners in the control of communicable equine diseases, insect control, and sanitary conditions in the barn area. 
• Work horses off the veterinarian’s list

The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission is accepting resumes for employment for a Casual Fill-In Commission Veterinarian. This employee examines horses in the morning on rounds and on the race track during the afternoon.

Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

1. Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
2. DVM or VMD degree.
3. Ability to become licensed by the Delaware Veterinary Board.
4. At least 2 years of experience in Equine Practice or equivalent.
5. Excellent administration skills; Excellent interpersonal skills; ethical, honest, and professional qualities.
6. Able to be firm on decisions.
7. This position is not pension eligible and there is no paid leave.
8. Responsibility time frame – March – December with possibility of extension in off season, to be determined. 
9. No Emergency Hours 

This position is not pension eligible, and there is no paid leave.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.

The application are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application, to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   

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