Association Veterinarian

Racing Officials Accreditation Program, Inc; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Racing Officials Accreditation Program, Inc. seeks an Association Veterinarian to work with the Senior Veterinarian to ensure equine safety during training and racing at Laurel Park and Pimlico Racecourse in Maryland.

On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided for all positions. Responsibilities include conducting soundness exams and evaluating lameness, supporting the Senior Veterinarian with sample collection or testing, and maintaining strong communication with peers, staff and

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible for Maryland Veterinary license.
• Membership in AAEP is preferred.
• Experience with equine medicine and safety in racing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soundness examinations and evaluate lameness.
• Support Senior Veterinarian with sample collection or testing as needed.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with peers, staff and regulatory personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Decision-making under pressure

Physical stamina

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Laurel Park, Laurel, Maryland & Pimlico Racecourse, Baltimore, Maryland

The Association Veterinarian will work with the Senior Veterinarian to ensure equine safety during training and racing at Laurel Park and Pimlico Racecourse. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided for all positions.

The Maryland Jockey Club is committed to achieving the highest horse care and safety standards in Thoroughbred racing. Learn more about Laurel Park and Pimlico Racecourse .

• Conduct soundness examinations and evaluate lameness.
• Support Senior Veterinarian as needed including sample collection or testing.
• Exposure to horse racing industry preferred, but not required.
• Membership in the AAEP preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Maryland Veterinary License
• Ability to obtain a Maryland Racing Commission License
• Demonstrated expertise in making sound and valid decisions in high pressure situations.
• Must be able to work effectively with peers, staff members, and regulatory agency personnel.
• Strong computer skills to include effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl regularly throughout every workday. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, including using binoculars to see objects at a distance; or decipher minute differences between objects.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risks associated with being outdoors such as extreme weather conditions (cold, heat, rain, storms). The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, including second-hand environmental smoke, dirt, and fumes. The noise level in the work environment varies from light to moderate. As a large animal vet, the individual must take extreme safety precautions due to the inherent risk of injury.

Licenses, Certifications, Registration: Requires a Maryland Racing Commission License as well as Maryland Veterinary license (or ability to be licensed in the state).