Commission Veterinarian

Title: Commission Veterinarian

Hiring Range: Up to $75,000

Agency: Virginia Racing Commission

Location: Virginia Racing Commission

Agency Website: https://www.vrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Racing Commission is vested with control of all horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering in the Commonwealth with plenary power to prescribe regulations and conditions under which such wagering and racing shall be conducted, so as to maintain horse racing in the Commonwealth of the highest quality and free from corrupt, incompetent, dishonest or unprincipled practices to maintain in such racing complete honesty and integrity.

To enforce laws and regulations pertaining to pari-mutuel horseracing in the Commonwealth, with an emphasis on the safety, health, and welfare of race horses. This includes, but is not limited to, providing the necessary expertise to: advising the Stewards on matters relating to safety, medication and drug testing; ensure compliance of racing regulations by attending veterinarians permitted by the commission; establish that racehorses are fit and ready for racing; oversee safety and integrity on the racetrack during live racing; assure honesty and impartiality in the day-to-day operation of the test barn; and represent the Virginia Racing Commission as needed at hearings, meetings or conferences related to horse racing.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of veterinary medicine and regulatory programs related to horseracing; behavior and care of racehorses; pertinent animal laws; veterinary forensics and an overview of laboratory procedures as related to drug testing of racehorses. Excellent organizational skills; written and verbal communication skills; computer skills; and effective presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduate Veterinarian with unrestricted license to practice in Virginia. Knowledge of veterinary medicine and regulatory programs related to horseracing; behavior and care of racehorses; pertinent animal laws; veterinary forensics and an overview of laboratory procedures as related to drug testing of racehorses. Experience in private practice in veterinary medicine and in regulatory medicine for Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses. Bi-lingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Special Instructions: 

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Requires early morning, evening, night and weekend duties.

Contact Information:

Name: Debbie Wyatt-Smith

Phone: 804-225-2007

Email: debbie.wyattsmith@dhrm.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.