Assistant Veterinary Technician - Seasonal

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a position in Ohio to assist the State Veterinarian. The role involves collecting urine samples from horses, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring Test Barn and shed row areas are clean between races.

You will support the veterinarian and the race commission in regulatory compliance. The candidate should be 19+, licensed and approved by the Ohio State Racing Commission, with solid horse-handling experience, strong communication, and the stamina to work in

Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age.
• Must be approved by the Ohio State Racing Commission.
• Must be licensed by the Ohio State Racing Commission.
• Thorough knowledge of horses and horse handling experience.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Must be able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment.
• Physically mobile with ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 60 lbs., and to perform duties in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the State Veterinarian
• Take urine samples from horses designated by the stewards or commission
• Maintain records accurately
• Keep Test Barn and shed row clean and orderly between races
• Other duties as assigned by State Veterinarian

Skills

Horse handling

Communication skills

Weather adaptability

Appearance standards

Fast-paced work

Job description

Introduction

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the State Veterinarian
• Responsible for taking urine samples from horses designated by the stewards or commission
• Responsible for accurately maintaining records
• Responsible for keeping Test Barn and shed row clean and orderly between races
• Other duties as assigned by State Veterinarian

Requirements

• Must be 19 years of age
• Must be approved by the Ohio State Racing Commission
• Must be licensed the Ohio State Racing Commission
• Must have thorough knowledge of horses and have horse handling experience
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions
• Excellent communication skills
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy
• Must be able to respond to visual and oral cuesAble to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 60 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces