Detention Barn Technician

About the role

The 2026 racing season is May 23, 2026, to September 19, 2026. Training for this position will begin on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Canterbury Park will conduct live racing on select Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. There will be no live racing on Friday, July 4, 2025. There are 55 days of live racing scheduled. Work hours are variable and flexible-typically between 4pm and 11pm.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce rules related to the detention and handling of horses after races at Canterbury Park.
• Verify and tag horses.
• Escort horses and handlers to assigned stalls in the detention barn.
• Aid in obtaining appropriate urine and blood samples.
• Ensure proper handling of samples to maintain a strict chain of custody.
• Replace supplies in stalls.
• Remain alert for safety and security hazards and report any violations of safety and security regulations.
• Assist the Detention Barn Coordinator, Detention Barn Veterinarian and/or Chief Commission Veterinarian with other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Knowledge and experience working with horses.
• Able to handle a horse in an emergency situation and summon immediate veterinary attention as required.
• Written and oral communication skills sufficient to understand and follow procedures to identify horses and samples, complete forms, respond to inquiries, and report to coordinators or veterinarians as appropriate.

Qualifications

• In pursuit of a degree in areas of veterinary medicine or animal sciences.
• Familiar with HISA/HIWU.
• Previous work experience with the Minnesota Racing Commission or within the racing and/or gaming industry.

Skills

• Ability to handle a horse in an emergency situation.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care.

Pay

$20.51- $23.61/ hourly

Schedule

Varies