C/S Veterinarian Technician

About the role

The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission is accepting applications for a Delaware Licensed Equine Veterinary Technician. This employee would be under the direct supervision of the Commission Veterinarians.

Essential Functions

• Collect blood samples for post-race testing, pre-race blood gas testing, and out-of-competition testing in accordance with established veterinary and regulatory standards.
• Packaging and labeling biological samples, ensuring compliance with chain-of-custody protocols and proper documentation.
• Accurately maintain Commission veterinary files, including medical, testing, and regulatory records.
• Perform data entry of horse history, test results, and other relevant information into Commission databases.
• Maintain inventory of veterinary and sampling supplies, ensuring adequate stock for race and event days.
• Assist Commission Veterinarians in daily duties as assigned, including preparing equipment and supplies for testing procedures.
• Adhere to all Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission rules, veterinary regulations, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Provide professional, courteous interaction with horse owners, trainers, racing officials, and other Commission staff.

Requirements

• Possession of a current Delaware Veterinary Technician license issued by the Delaware Veterinary Board.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required HISA/HIWU registration.
• At least two (2) years of experience working with equines, including handling, restraint, and sample collection.
• Knowledge of safe handling procedures for horses and standard veterinary practices for equine care.
• Knowledge of handling administrative tasks including recordkeeping, inventory management, and data entry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating professionalism, ethical conduct, and integrity.

Benefits

• This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.
• Must have availability to work race days (Wednesday-Saturday) and occasional Sundays for special events during the racing season (May through mid-October).
• Must have the ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and to perform duties that may require physical exertion, including lifting and restraining animals.

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA)/Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) registration.

Skills

• Experience with equine care and handling.
• Data entry and recordkeeping skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.

Pay

$32.86/hour

Schedule

Shift Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Contact Information

Contact Name: Talent Acquisition/Agriculture Administration
Contact Phone: 302-698-4500

Application Instructions

To apply, please fill out the Application NOW using the Internet.
For further assistance, you may contact us by phone at (302) 739-5458, or e-mail at jobs@delaware.gov.