THE POSITION

The Department of Agriculture is seeking a licensed veterinarian position to provide professional veterinary expertise in regulatory medicine and perform test barn activities (pre-race and post-race detention barn) at Pocono Downs Racetrack. If you are a board-certified veterinarian who enjoys working around horses, apply now!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The role of this position entails overseeing all operations, tasks, and staff members within the detention barn, which serves as the location for collecting urine and blood samples from horses before and after races for examination purposes. The Veterinarian assumes the responsibility of administering medication to the horses, ensuring their well-being and compliance with any necessary treatments.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time (per diem) employment.
• Work hours are 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM on Sunday.
• Work schedule is vendor controlled and is determined by the racing schedule.
• Salary: This position is per diem; the daily rate of pay is $400.00.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Graduation from a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor program.

Special Requirement:

• Possession of a valid license to practice veterinary medicine as issued by a State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Post Employment Requirement:

• If the employee is not licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Pennsylvania, he/she must obtain Pennsylvania licensure within twelve (12) months of being hired.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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