Veterinarian

About the role

Positions in this job family serve as the Official Veterinarian for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission at commission-licensed race meetings.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Official Veterinarian at all Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission (OHRC) licensed race meetings
• Supervises all Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission (OHRC) licensed practicing veterinarians at an authorized race meeting
• Maintains a file on required reports, reports reflecting treatment of horses outside and inside the enclosure entered into the race, treats or prescribes treatment for any horse scheduled to participate in a race within the term of the appointment; and other duties as identified in the OHRC Rules of Racing
• Serves as the primary contact for the Racing Veterinarian regarding horses that are incapable of safely performing in the race, placing horses on the Bleeders and Veterinarian’s lists, or other issues as outlined in the OHRC Rules of Racing
• Interacts with stewards to include collection samples, horse(s) deemed unfit/unsafe to race, and/or other matters as outlined in the OHRC Rules of Racing

Requirements

Education and experience required at this level consists of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine; licensure to practice veterinary medicine in Oklahoma.

Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required at this level include knowledge of veterinary regulatory and animal diseases, working safely around animals; requirements of state and federal regulations; and the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Rules of Racing and the Oklahoma Horse Racing Act.

Skills

Abilities required at this level include the ability to meet the physical demands of working on a continuous basis with livestock and effectively; use a personal computer; communicate both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; speak effectively before groups; and maintain composure and professionalism during stressful situations.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$160,000 plus benefits

Schedule

Full time