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

• Maintain a stationary position.
• Frequent moving and positioning of self to accomplish work tasks.
• Moving through uneven terrain.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Transporting up to 40 lbs.
• Maintain a strict chain of custody for samples.
• 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.
• Aid 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.
• Fluent in written/spoken Spanish.
• Familiar with HISA/HIWU.
• Previous work experience with the Minnesota Racing Commission or within the racing and/or gaming industry.

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Support to help you reach your career goals.
• Training, classes, and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support.
• Daily Living/Convenience Services.

Pay

$20.51- $23.61/ hourly

Schedule

Varies